Pain and Metabolic SyndromeNCT00885261
The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain
An observational study of Pain and Metabolic Syndrome, run by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
Trial summary
Obesity is considered as the epidemic of the century. Central obesity is one of the metabolic syndrome's features. It has been proven that obesity can cause back pain and headaches; thus, there might be a link between chronic pain and the syndrome. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain and Metabolic Syndrome
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIsrael
- Study dates
- May 2009to Apr 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit
Who may be able to join
- Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women, patients with abdominal wall defects
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Obesity is considered as the epidemic of the century. Central obesity is one of the metabolic syndrome's features. It has been proven that obesity can cause back pain and headaches; thus, there might be a link between chronic pain and the syndrome.
The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from chronic pain.
Read the detailed description
All patients will answer a questionnaire, their hip circumference will be measured, and their BMI will be calculated (weight/(height)2 ).
The patients' blood pressure will be measured. The patients will be asked to bring their blood tests (lipids and glucose).
- Conditions
- Pain and Metabolic Syndrome
- Keywords
- chronic pain and metabolic syndrome
- Medical subject headings
- Pain, Metabolic Syndrome, Chronic Pain
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2009
- Study completionApr 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pain and Metabolic SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Investigators
- Silviu Brill, MD, Principal investigator, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00885261
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- TASMC-09-SB-096-CTIL
- Status last verified
- Apr 2009
- First submitted
- 19 Apr 2009
- Last updated
- 27 Mar 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Mar 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00885261
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TASMC-09-SB-096-CTIL
- Conditions
- Pain and Metabolic Syndrome
- Keywords
- chronic pain and metabolic syndrome
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical CenterOther government
- Study start
- May 2009
- Study completion
- Apr 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Apr 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Obesity is considered as the epidemic of the century. Central obesity is one of the metabolic syndrome's features. It has been proven that obesity can cause back pain and headaches; thus, there might be a link between chronic pain and the syndrome.
The objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from chronic pain.
Detailed description
All patients will answer a questionnaire, their hip circumference will be measured, and their BMI will be calculated (weight/(height)2 ).
The patients' blood pressure will be measured. The patients will be asked to bring their blood tests (lipids and glucose).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pregnant women, patients with abdominal wall defects
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Mar 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Silviu Brill, MD principal investigator
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pain and Metabolic Syndrome, run by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center at 1 site in Israel.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Mar 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Israel. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Mar 2014.