An observational study in Lordosis, sponsored by Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto. Completed at 1 site in Portugal. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-03-07.
Sponsored by Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto · Observational
The aim of this study is analyze the relationship between the density of visceral and subcutaneous fat and cellulite with the lumbar lordosis degree.
There are two types of abdominal fat: subcutaneous adipose tissue which is more superficial, lying above the abdominal muscle wall and visceral adipose tissue, corresponding to the intra-abdominal fat witch is more harmful to health.
The accumulation of fat tissue differs between genders and age. Men have a huge propensity for developing central fat and women accumulate more subcutaneous fat tissue on the gluteal-femoral region. Some authors suggest that the accumulation of fat tissue increases with age.
Several studies have concluded that there is a relationship between the abdominal fat storage and the degree of lumbar curvature.
In addition, some authors also suggest that there is a relationship between the degree of lumbar lordosis and cellulite, which is related to circulatory changes.
However these relationships are not yet clarified in the literature.
30 studies on the registry are indexed under Lordosis; 5 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 20 is below the median of 59 across 14 observational studies indexed under Lordosis.
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All the comunity of the School of Allied Health Technologies
Inclusion Criteria: All the community of the School of Allied Health Technologies; aged between 18-60
Exclusion Criteria: Pathologies (cardiovascular, metabolic, cancer, respiratory, muscular); pregnancy; abdominoplasty; collum and gluteal surgeries; deregulated menstrual cycle ; anatomical changes; anticelulitic treatments
Evaluation of body mass index, determination of waist-to-hip ration and waist-to-height ration, using perimetry; evaluation of 7 skinfold according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock, and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in males aged between 18 and 26.
Other: Transversal Study so there is no intervention
Evaluation of abdominal thickness, percentage of abdominal fat and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in young adults females aged between 18-26.
Other: Transversal Study so there is no intervention
Evaluation of abdominal thickness, percentage of abdominal fat and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in adult females aged between 40-60.
Other: Transversal Study so there is no intervention
Evaluation of body mass index, determination of waist-to-hip ration and waist-to-height ration using perimetry, evaluation of 7 skinfold according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock, and photogrammetry (to evaluate the lumbar lordosis degree) in females aged between 18 and 26.
Other: Transversal Study so there is no intervention
Evaluation of Lumbar Lordosis by analysing photos of the lateral right side of the participants
We used photogrammetry for this evaluation. We marked the anatomical points (T11, L1, S2 and Antero-superior Iliac Spine) with isopod balls. We took a picture of the right lateral view of the participant. Finally we used the SAPo software to measure free angles to determinate lumbar lordosis degree.
Time frame: Day 1
Body Mass Index
The height was measured by a tape-measure. We used the bioimpedance balance to determinate the body mass of the participants. BMI was calculated by using the body weight divided by height squared.
Time frame: Day 1
Perimeters measurements using a tape-measure at waist level and at trochanters level at the end of expiration
The perimeters measurements were done at the end of expiration, at waist level and at trochanters level. The waist-hip ratio was calculated by using the waist level perimeter divided by trochanters level perimeter and the waist-to-height ratio was calculated by using the waist level perimeter divided by height
Time frame: Day 1
Skinfold measures
Subscapular, tricipital, chest, axillar, suprailiac, abdominal, thick skinfolds were performed three times in right hemibody, by caliper according to the model 7-site-skinfold Equation, by Jackson and Pollock. Siri equation was used to determinate the percentage of total body fat.
Time frame: Day 1
Bioimpedance Balance
This instrument was used to determine the weight, the percentage of body and abdominal fat, the visceral index and the percentage of body and abdominal lean mass.
Time frame: Day 1
Ecograph
It was used for distinguishing of abdominal thickness fat (differentiate the fat in visceral and subcutaneous fat tissue) and in order to obtain the thickness of the subcutaneous adipose tissue at the points of maximum and minimum temperature on the gluteal region.
Time frame: Day 1
Thermography
Measurement of skin temperature in the gluteal region to obtain the average, the minimum and the maximum temperature on this area.
Time frame: Day 1
Cellulite Grading Scale
6 Photos were taken in the posterior and lateral (right and left) views, 3 in relaxation and 3 in gluteal isometric contraction.
Time frame: Day 1
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to monitor lifestyle
Time frame: Day 1
Food Frequency Questionnaire
Food Frequency Questionnaire was used to monitor lifestyle
Time frame: Day 1
Plan to share: Undecided
The record gives a start of Jun 2016, a primary completion of Oct 2016 and a completion of Jul 2017. It does not say whether these dates are actual or estimated.
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