A cross-sectional study of anxiety and depression and TCM physicality in patients with systemic sclerosis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Systemic sclerosis; 4A42

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2000004182
• Lead Sponsor: Shanghai Hospital of Integrative Medicine affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with systemic sclerosis.
(1) Outpatients of the scleroderma department and wards of Shanghai Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, members of the Scleroderma Care Home.
(2) Previously diagnosed with systemic sclerosis in a tertiary hospital for six months.
(3) Between the ages of 18 and 75 years.
(4) Voluntary acceptance of this study protocol, good compliance, clear thinking, clear expression, normal language and sensory responses. Patients who are able to understand the specifics and implications of this study.
Healthy controls:
(1) Healthy women.
(2) Between the ages of 18 and 75 years.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with systemic sclerosis.
(1) Patients who do not meet the age criteria;
(2) Patients with limited scleroderma;
(3) Patients with a history of psychiatric diagnosis;
(4) Patients with a history of other significant illnesses not secondary to SSC, such as tumors, stroke, or severe trauma.
Healthy controls:
(1) A history of major illnesses such as tumors, strokes, and serious trauma;
(2) A history of chronic illness for more than one year;
(3) History of psychiatric diagnosis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire;Patient Health Questionnaire;Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7;