METABOLIC SYNDROME
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with the Metabolic syndrome as defined by the NCEP ATP 3 criteria with atleast 3 of the following 1.Fasting plasma glucose > 5.6mmol/l 2.Serum Triglycerides > 1.7mmol/l 3.Serum HDL Cholesterol 130/85 5.Abdominal obesity Waist girth >102cms in males > 88 cms in females Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with Diabetes 2.Patients on NSAIDs,Aspirin 3.pregnancy and Lactation 4.Acute Renal and liver disease 5.Acute illness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To determine the effects of Conjugated linoleic acid on inflammation through RAGE expression in males and females with the metabolic syndrome.;Secondary Objective: To establish the effects of Conjugated linoleic acid on insulin sensitivity,Body mass index,Artery stiffness,endothelial and platelet function.;Primary end point(s): The effect of Conjugated linoleic acid on inflammation and RAGE expression. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom