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Multimodal Intervention Program for Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Metabolic Syndrome X
Interventions
Behavioral: Multimodal intervention program
Other: Lifestyle counseling
Registration Number
NCT02949622
Lead Sponsor
Universidad de Granada
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to identify the psychological, emotional and lifestyle variables that can have an influence on the different components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and develop a program for change lifestyle in this patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
136
Inclusion Criteria
  • Between 25 and 65 years age
  • Waist circumference >88 cm for women and >102 cm for men
  • Blood pressure: systolic ≥ 130 mmHg and diastolic ≥ 85 mmHg
  • Fasting glucose level ≥ 110mg/dL
  • Triglycerides: ≥ 150 mg/dL
  • HDL cholesterol ≤40 mg/dL in men and ≤50 mg/DL in women
Exclusion Criteria
  • Osteoarthritis,
  • Active inflammatory diseases,
  • Severe psychiatric disorders and/or significant cognitive impairment assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Multimodal intervention programMultimodal intervention programThe intervention program will be in group format, with a size of 10 to 12 patients per group and with an extension of 12 sessions. The treatment program will feature sessions with psychoeducation of metabolic syndrome and treatment model, problem solving, stress management, anger management, social skills, self-efficacy and social support.
Lifestyle counselingLifestyle counselingThe group of lifestyle counseling will have basic guidelines, according to the recommendations of public health.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Waist circumference2 minutes

(cm). Measured using a tape measure placed in a horizontal plane, located at the midpoint between the last rib and the iliac crest

Blood pressure15 minutes

Taken according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association, and considering the mean of three readings, each separated by two minutes.

Weight2 minutes

weight (Kg)

Lipid profile3 minutes

lipid profile (HDL-C, total cholesterol, triglycerides)

Glycemic profile (fasting glucose)3 minutes

glycemic profile (fasting glucose)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assertiveness Inventory5 minutes

To evaluate the general assertiveness, the Assertiveness Inventory (AI) consisting of 30 items was used .

Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence5 minutes

To evaluate the degree of physical dependence on nicotine. The test consists of six items with two or four response alternatives. The score ranges from 0 to 10. High scores in the FTND (6 or more) indicate a high degree of dependence.

Perceived Stress Scale -PSS5 minutes

To measure the perceived stress during the previous month, the Perceived Stress Scale was used, with a total of 14 items.

Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form - SF-125 minutes

To determine the health-related quality of life the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form (SF-12), which is composed of two components related to physical and mental health, was used.

State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 - STAXI-25 minutes

To determine diverse components of anger, such as experience, expression and control, as well as its facets such as state and trait, the Inventory of Expression of Anger State-Trait (STAXI-2) was used. It consists of 49 items organised in 6 scales and 5 subscales, permitting the attainment of an index for each scale and subscale, as well as a general index of the inventory.

Mediterranean-diet scale5 minutes

To evaluate the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). Consisting of 14 items that evaluate whether foods are included that can prevent cardiovascular risk such as olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, cereals and also foods that can increase the chances of risk such as cold meats, trans fats and excess salt. The degree of adherence to the MedDiet is given by the sum of the items. A score below 11 is considered low adherence and higher than 11 as high.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Jaqueline Garcia da Silva

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Granada, Spain

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