A Systematic Review on the Accuracy and Reliability the BodyGem/MedGem Metabolic Devices

Completed

Conditions studied: Resting Metabolic Rate

In brief

With the number of individuals becoming overweight or obese, healthcare professionals are in need of accurate, reliable, and convenient tools to help personalize weight loss programs. Recently, a new indirect calorimeter (i.e. MedGem / BodyGem; aka "Gem") was introduced as a convenient solution to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR) for assessment of daily energy needs. Several validation and comparison studies were conducted to determine if the Gem device is accurate and reliable. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous studies that evaluated the accuracy and reliability of the Gem devices.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00502931

Run by

Microlife

Starts

2006-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-07-18

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Random or counterbalanced assignment of participants to eliminate measurement bias; similar subject positioning for both Gem and reference system measurement or adjustment to a measurement for positioning differences; and use of a measurement protocol that is similar to the established "best practice" guidelines for employing indirect calorimetry

Where it is running

• Microlife Health Solutions — Golden, Colorado, United States

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