Metabolic Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
self-management intervention, metabolic syndrome, women
Brief summary
The multidimensional self-management intervention program focusing on healthy dietary habit and exercise effectively prevents metabolic syndrome. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of multidimensional self-management intervention program on metabolic syndrome subjects in Taiwan.
Detailed description
The study is a 2-parallel groups' randomized controlled trial. Participants with metabolic syndrome (three or more risk factors - triglycerides (TG) \>150 mg/dL, systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥85 mm Hg, or fasting blood glucose≥100 mg/dL; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol\<50 mg/dL, or waist circumference ≥80 cm) are enrolled. The four community units are randomized to receive a lifestyle intervention (intervention arm) or an education leaflet (control arm). The parameters are obtained from physical examination and biochemical assessments by well-trained case manager at baseline and each follow visit (6th months and 18th months). All participants complete a structured questionnaire, including basic information, physical activity, and food-frequency.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALself-management intervention
lifestyle modification, goal setting, coaching and peer support, problem-solving
Sponsors
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* adult women with age ≥ 50 years * low education, defined as having less than 6 years of education or being primary school graduates * presence of metabolic syndrome * community-dwelling * no hearing and visual acuity difficulties
Exclusion criteria
* Unconscious * Cognitive impairment or dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic syndrome | 6 month, and 18-month follow up | changes in triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, waist circumference |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| body weight | 6 months, and 18 months follow up | weight in kilograms |
| BMI | 6 months, and 18 months follow up | weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2 |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| leisure-time physical activity | 6 months, and 18 months follow up | moderate-vigorous leisure-time physical activity at least 150 minutes a week |
| dietary behaviors | 6 months, and 18 months follow up | intake rate of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy products, and nuts. |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed