A Scoping Review of Instruments Used to Measure Weight and Body Composition in Infants Under 1 Year.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This scoping review identified existing outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) for weight and body composition in children ≤ 1 year of age and how they are used in clinical trials. This information will improve outcome selection in future trials.

Methods

We searched the EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO up to September 2023, previous reviews, and the TOPCHILD collaboration registry. Screening was conducted independently in duplicate. We included studies reporting trials including healthy, full-term infants ≤ 1 year of age reporting at least one weight, weight gain, and/or body composition OMI. Study and OMI characteristics were synthesized narratively.

Results

Seventy-two studies were included. Reported outcomes included weight (n = 71), changes in weig

SUBMITTER: Anokye R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12926620 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature