Metabolic Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
Following the first study conducted to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components in Turkey, it was aimed to demonstrate the change in general health condition of available patients after the period of time lapsed. This study will provide important information on the social and economic dimensions of metabolic syndrome and will contribute to development of preventive programs.
Detailed description
In the first METSAR-I study conducted in 2003, metabolic syndrome screening was made by two different team. Participants were visited at their addresses and informed about the research study and gave written consent. They were invited on an empty stomach for hospital visit on the day after. Pre-trained nurses completed the forms of patients during that second visit. After 11 years, a questionnaire by telephone survey will be applied to patients who participated in the METSAR-II study. The main goal is to determine the changes of metabolic syndrome population during that period.
Interventions
OTHERMetabolic Syndrome
This study will provide important information on the social and economic dimensions of metabolic syndrome
Sponsors
Abdi Ibrahim Ilac San. ve Tic A.S.
Study design
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Volunteers who participated in the METSAR-I study in 2003 * Patients who accepted to participate will be included the second follow up phase.
Exclusion criteria
None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| comorbidities and changes in general health | 10 year |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed