Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Moderate, Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aimed to explore the associations between constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and common disease (CD). A large-scale, community-based, cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the associations. A total of 3748 participants were available for analysis in this study. The assessment of constitution of TCM was based on recommendations of Association Chinese Medicine in China. In this study, the diagnosis of CD was based on self-reported medical history. The associations were analyzed using univariate and multivariable logistic regression (MLR).
Detailed description
This study aimed to explore the associations between constitutions of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and common disease (CD). A large-scale, community-based, cross-sectional study was performed to investigate the associations. A total of 3748 participants were available for analysis in this study. The assessment of constitution of TCM was based on recommendations of Association Chinese Medicine in China. In this study, the diagnosis of CD was based on self-reported medical history. The associations were analyzed using univariate and multivariable logistic regression (MLR).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Huashan Hospital
Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CROSSOVER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants aged 30-90 years were recruited from rural and urban communities in Shanghai.
Exclusion criteria
* severity renal and liver function abnormal and pregnant woman
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | through study completion, an average of 2 year | questionaire |
| diabetes mellitus | through study completion, an average of 2 year | questionaire |
| coronary artery disease | through study completion, an average of 2 year | questionaire |
| COPD | through study completion, an average of 2 year | questionaire |
| Obesty | through study completion, an average of 2 year | calculation from height and weight |
Outcome results
None listed