The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentMay 2009

ConditionsPain and Metabolic Syndrome

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Pain and Metabolic Syndrome
Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 12 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

Obesity is considered as the epidemic of the century. Central obesity is one of the metabolic syndrome's features. It has been proven that obesity can cause back pain and headaches; thus, there might be a link between chronic pain and the syndrome.

The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from chronic pain.

Detailed Description

All patients will answer a questionnaire, their hip circumference will be measured, and their BMI will be calculated (weight/(height)2 ). The patients' blood pressure will be measured. The patients will be asked to bring their blood tests (lipids and glucose).

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2009

End Date

April 2012

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

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