A Study of the Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular Risk Factors; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Metabolic Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT00982670
• Lead Sponsor: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Brief Summary

An increased prevalence of the metabolic syndrome has been found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in recent years.

Detailed Description

This study will investigate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with SLE in Taiwan. We expect our study will provide further understanding of the association between SLE and metabolic syndrome, which may give direction to prevent late cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in SLE patients.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-07
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2009-09
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-09-22
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-23
• Last Update Posted: 2009-09-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Persons aged 18 and above.
• Persons fulfill the diagnostic criteria of the 1997 American College of Rheumatology for systemic lupus erythematosus in the patient group.

Exclusion Criteria

• Exclude a history myocardial infarction, angina or stroke.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Taiwan	One year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital; 🇨🇳 Pan-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan