Belly fat measurement showdown: tape measure vs. High-Tech scale

NCT ID NCT01283113

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two easy methods to measure hidden belly fat in 110 adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared a simple waist measurement to a device that sends a mild electrical signal through the body. The goal was to see which method better relates to heart disease risk factors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joslin Diabetes Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States