Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A body mass index is 25 or more but less than 40, and the presence of at least one of the following components. 1. Abdominal obesity: waist circumference 85 cm or more in males and 90 cm or more in females 2. Hyperglycemia: fasting plasma glucose level 100 mg/dL or more; HbA1c 5.6% or more; medication for diabetes mellitus 3. Dyslipidemia: triglycerides level 150 mg/dL or more; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level less than 40 mg/dL; medication for dyslipidemia 4. Hypertension: systolic blood pressure 130 mmHg or more; diastolic blood pressure 85 mmHg or more; medication for hypertension
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Past hisory of coronary disease Past history of stroke Current or planned pregnancy Participation in a weight-loss program during the last 6 months Having cohabiting family member participated in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body weight | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Waist circumference Systolic blood pressure Diastolic blood pressure Triglycerides High-density lipoprotein cholesterol Fasting plasma glucose | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
University of Tsukuba Faculty of Medicine