Metabolic syndrome Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Overweight or obese (BMI >25). Waist circumference of >94 cm (male) and >80 cm (female).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cigarette smoker. Patient having any type of heart, liver and kidney diseases. Pregnancy and lactating women. Any medication for hypertension, type I diabetes and weight loss.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in appetite will be assessed using visual analogue scale. changes in blood hormone levels will be analyzed using commercial kits. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in central obesity - waist circumference will be measured on fortnight basis. Changes in blood lipids will be analysed using commercial kits. | — |
Countries
Australia
Contacts
Victoria University College of Health and Biomedicine