Metabolic Syndrome X
Conditions
Keywords
Metabolic syndrome, Mediterranean diet, Stress, quality of life, psychological factors
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to identify the psychological, emotional and lifestyle variables that can have an influence on the different components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and develop a program for change lifestyle in this patients.
Interventions
The intervention is structured as follows: Review of previous session (20 min) Agenda and goals (5 min) Presentation of the topic to be worked (15 min) Training (60 min) Summary and feedback (15 min)
The group of lifestyle counseling will have basic guidelines, according to the recommendations of public health.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Between 25 and 65 years age * Waist circumference \>88 cm for women and \>102 cm for men * Blood pressure: systolic ≥ 130 mmHg and diastolic ≥ 85 mmHg * Fasting glucose level ≥ 110mg/dL * Triglycerides: ≥ 150 mg/dL * HDL cholesterol ≤40 mg/dL in men and ≤50 mg/DL in women
Exclusion criteria
* Osteoarthritis, * Active inflammatory diseases, * Severe psychiatric disorders and/or significant cognitive impairment assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lipid profile | 3 minutes | lipid profile (HDL-C, total cholesterol, triglycerides) |
| Blood pressure | 15 minutes | Taken according to the recommendations of the American Heart Association, and considering the mean of three readings, each separated by two minutes. |
| Glycemic profile (fasting glucose) | 3 minutes | glycemic profile (fasting glucose) |
| Weight | 2 minutes | weight (Kg) |
| Waist circumference | 2 minutes | (cm). Measured using a tape measure placed in a horizontal plane, located at the midpoint between the last rib and the iliac crest |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence | 5 minutes | To evaluate the degree of physical dependence on nicotine. The test consists of six items with two or four response alternatives. The score ranges from 0 to 10. High scores in the FTND (6 or more) indicate a high degree of dependence. |
| Mediterranean-diet scale | 5 minutes | To evaluate the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). Consisting of 14 items that evaluate whether foods are included that can prevent cardiovascular risk such as olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, cereals and also foods that can increase the chances of risk such as cold meats, trans fats and excess salt. The degree of adherence to the MedDiet is given by the sum of the items. A score below 11 is considered low adherence and higher than 11 as high. |
| State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 - STAXI-2 | 5 minutes | To determine diverse components of anger, such as experience, expression and control, as well as its facets such as state and trait, the Inventory of Expression of Anger State-Trait (STAXI-2) was used. It consists of 49 items organised in 6 scales and 5 subscales, permitting the attainment of an index for each scale and subscale, as well as a general index of the inventory. |
| Perceived Stress Scale -PSS | 5 minutes | To measure the perceived stress during the previous month, the Perceived Stress Scale was used, with a total of 14 items. |
| Assertiveness Inventory | 5 minutes | To evaluate the general assertiveness, the Assertiveness Inventory (AI) consisting of 30 items was used . |
| Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form - SF-12 | 5 minutes | To determine the health-related quality of life the Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form (SF-12), which is composed of two components related to physical and mental health, was used. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Mental State Examination - MMSE | 5 minutes | To assess the initial mental state of the patient and possible cognitive deficits. |
| Height | 2 minutes | height (cm) |
| Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview - MINI | 30 minutes | Brief diagnostic interview, compatible with the DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria was used to evaluate possible co-morbidities in the sample. |
Countries
Spain