The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain
Completed
- Conditions
- Pain and Metabolic Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT00885261
- Lead Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- 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).
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant women, patients with abdominal wall defects
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Pain Medicine Unit
🇮🇱Tel Aviv, Israel