Effects of an internet interactive empowerment-based self-management protocol on physiological indicators in adults with metabolic syndrome
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Intervention effects on reduction of body weight, body mass index, and waist circumference in adults with metabolic syndrome.Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN95637143
- Lead Sponsor
- Chi Mei Medical Center
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 18
Inclusion Criteria
1. Metabolic syndrome with three or more of the following conditions:
1.1. Waist circumference =90cm for males or =80cm for females
1.2. Triglycerides =150mg/dl
1.3. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol <40mg/dl for males or <50mg/dl for females
1.4. Blood pressure =130/85 mmHg
1.5. Fasting glucose =100mg/dl
2. Age =20 years
3. No visual or hearing impairment or psychological disorder
4. Conscious state and ability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
5. Literacy with at least a primary school education
6. Weekly internet browsing at home
Exclusion Criteria
1. Using medication for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or diabetes
2. Other serious metabolic complications, such as kidney failure with hemodialysis or heart failure
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> At baseline, week 6, and week 12:<br> 1. Body weight (kg)<br> 2. Waist circumference (cm)<br> 3. Body mass index (kg/m²)<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> Measured by blood test unless noted at baseline, week 6, and week 12:<br> 1. Fasting glucose<br> 2. Glycated hemoglobin<br> 3. Total cholesterol level<br> 4. Triglyceride level<br> 5. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels<br> 6. Blood pressure (mmHG, sphygmomanometer)<br>