Chung-ju Metabolic Disease Cohort (CMC) Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
- Enrollment
- 10000
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The incidence of diabetes
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is an observational study on the prevalence and incidence of diabetes and osteoporosis in a rural area of Korea.
Detailed Description
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia are common and rapidly increasing in Asia. Our group constructed a cohort in Chung-ju city, a rural area in Korea, to observe the prevalence of metabolic diseases and its risk factors since 2003. About 12,000 subjects participated in this cohort study till 2006. Now, we are planning to follow-up these subjects and provide health examinations from May, 2007 to Feb, 2011. The prevalence and incidence of metabolic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, dislipidemia and osteoporosis will be observed.
Investigators
Kun-Ho Yoon
Professor
The Catholic University of Korea
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adults over 30 years of age living in Chung-ju city (who participated in 2003-2006 cohort study)
Exclusion Criteria
- •age under 30
- •subjects with known diabetes
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The incidence of diabetes
Time Frame: 4 years
Secondary Outcomes
- The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia and osteoporosis(4 years)
- Insulin sensitivity and resistance of Korean subjects(4 years)