Dietary intakes in lower limb amputees - version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The dietary intakes and prevalence of overweight/obesity in lower limb amputees.
IRAS ID
145816
Contact name
Michael Patterson
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Roehampton
Research summary
The study was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study with additional measurements of waist and hip circumference as an indicator of overweight/obesity and increased risk of CVD. The self-administered questionnaire combined self-designed and standardised questions including variables associated with the amputation, lifestyle and dietary intakes. The participants would be approached in person, informed about the purpose of the study and then asked to read an Information Sheet with further details regarding the study; participants would be asked to sign a Consent Form before the questionnaire was handed over for completion. Participants would be asked to have their waist and hip circumference measured by the researcher with a tape measure.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
14/NS/0091
Date of REC Opinion
2 Jun 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion