Measuring Energy Use in Healthy Infants
Measurement of Energy Metabolism in Infants
Recruiting
Observational Study
Infant Development
Infant Overnutrition
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 Month – 3 Months
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for healthy infants aged 1 to 3 months. Participants will help researchers measure how much energy infants use during the first few months of life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a healthy, full-term infant
- I am 1 to 3 months old
- I am being fed only breast milk or infant formula
- I am willing to take doubly-labeled water
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot complete 3 clinic visits in about 14 days
- I was born preterm
- I have a congenital abnormality or disability
- I have gastric reflux
- I have had an acute illness in the past 7 days
- I take medications for a chronic condition
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to measure energy expenditure during the first 3 months of life in infants.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy, full-term infant
* Aged 1 month (28 days) to 3 months (12 weeks, 6 days) at the first visit
* Exclusively fed breast milk and/or infant formula
* Willing to accept doubly-labeled water
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to complete 3 clinic visits within about 14 days at …
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