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Infant 31P Pilot Study

Study Type

Pediatrics

Study Purpose

The Infant 31P Pilot research study aims to develop a technique to accurately measure muscle metabolism in infants. Understanding more about muscle in infants will help researchers learn more about the factors that impact the health of people beginning in early life and continuing throughout their lifespan.

About the Study

Qualified participants will complete 2 study visits to the Pennington Biomedical Clinic. The infant’s muscle metabolism will be measured using an MRI scan and repeated within a period of 1 to 10 days. The infant’s body fat will also be measured using a PEAPOD.

Study Design

Number of Visits:

• 2 visits to the Pennington Biomedical Clinic

Procedures:

• Length and weight
• PEA POD (to measure body fat)
• MRI Scan (to measure muscle)

Study Qualifications

To qualify for this research study, participants should:

• Be a healthy infant
• Be born full term (greater than or equal to 37 weeks)
• Be 10 to 28 days old

* You may not qualify for this study based on other eligibility criteria not listed. The study coordinator will go over this information in detail.

Study Duration

Participation in this research study will last up to 10 days.

Compensation

Participants will receive up to $75 upon completion of the study.

Study Contact

If you are interested in volunteering for this research study, please call 225-326-0546 or email moms@pbrc.edu.

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