Comparing two methods for measuring resting energy expenditure
Comparison of Indirect Calorimetry by Q-NRG With Deltatrac II in Healthy Volunteers
This study tests if a new device for measuring energy use can give more accurate results than an older device for athletes who exercise for over an hour each day.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Liege Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Liège) |
| Trial ID | NCT05008757 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the resting energy expenditure measurements obtained from the Q-NRG device by Cosmed with those from the Deltatrac II device by Datex. The research will involve healthy volunteers who engage in sports for more than one hour daily. By evaluating the accuracy of the Q-NRG device against the established Deltatrac II, the study seeks to determine its effectiveness for assessing energy expenditure. The findings could help athletes optimize their nutritional intake based on precise energy expenditure data.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults who practice sports for more than one hour per day at a moderate intensity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not physically active or do not meet the inclusion criteria of being healthy adults may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide athletes with more accurate measurements of their resting energy expenditure, leading to better nutritional planning.
How similar studies have performed: While the comparison of different calorimetry devices is common, the specific evaluation of the Q-NRG against the Deltatrac II is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adult * sport practice \> 1h per day at moderate intensity Exclusion Criteria: * refusal to participate * unable to give a consent
Where this trial is running
Liège
- Marjorie Fadeur — Liège, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne-Françoise Rousseau, MD, PhD — University Hospital of Liège, Belgium
- Study coordinator: Marjorie Fadeur, RD
- Email: marjorie.fadeur@chuliege.be
- Phone: +33042843413
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.