Comparison of Body Composition by DEXA and Bioelectrical Impedance in Adolescents and Young Adults with Down Syndrome

The study is designed to compare 2 different measures of muscle mass and body fatness in adolescents (aged 13-21) with Down syndrome.

Participants needed for a study on body composition in adolescents with Down syndrome.

Participation is completely voluntary and requires one (1) 2 hour visit to the Clinical Research Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). Compensation and parking provided.

For more information please contact: Renee Scampini at 781.642.0259 or via email at shriverhealth@umassmed.edu 

UMMS IRB Docket # : H-12152 
MIT CRC protocol #:585/ MIT COUHES #:2239.