Metabolic SyndromeNCT00982761
Metabolic Syndrome of Occupational Drivers
An observational study of Metabolic Syndrome, run by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to discover the health status of occupational drivers. The health status includes data collection of body mass index, blood pressure, central obesity, anxiety scale scores, smoking habit and related cessation therapy, etc. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 64 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Metabolic Syndrome
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2009to May 2010
- 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 25 to 64 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: This study is to understand the health status of occupational status. Occupational drivers work in a sitting position for long durations, facing traffic stress, irregular mealtimes and lack of exercise etc, and may impede their health. For passengers, their safety is related to the occupational drivers' health status and should pay attention to the health condition of the occupational drivers.
Who may be able to join
- metabolic syndrome
- hypertension
- anxiety scale scores
Who cannot join
- hyperuricemia
About this study
Official title: Analysis of Health Status of Occupational Driver
The purpose of this study is to discover the health status of occupational drivers. The health status includes data collection of body mass index, blood pressure, central obesity, anxiety scale scores, smoking habit and related cessation therapy, etc.
Read the detailed description
Occupational drivers' health is essential for passengers' safety. However, occupational drivers' health is damaged by long-term sitting and driving, lack of exercise, stress from traffic, and irregular diet. The objectives of this study were to assess the health status of occupational drivers in Taiwan. The measures included blood pressure, central obesity, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, body mass index (BMI), anxiety scale scores, and metabolic syndrome, etc.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Keywords
- occupational drivers, health status
- Medical subject headings
- Metabolic Syndrome
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2009 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2009
- Primary completionDec 2009
- Study completionMay 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Metabolic SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Chung Yin Wu, MD, Study chair, Chung Yin Wu
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00982761
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 098012-3
- Status last verified
- Sep 2009
- First submitted
- 22 Sep 2009
- Last updated
- 22 Jul 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jul 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Analysis of Health Status of Occupational Driver
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00982761
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 098012-3
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Keywords
- occupational drivers, health status
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2009
- Primary completion
- Dec 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 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.
The purpose of this study is to discover the health status of occupational drivers. The health status includes data collection of body mass index, blood pressure, central obesity, anxiety scale scores, smoking habit and related cessation therapy, etc.
Detailed description
Occupational drivers' health is essential for passengers' safety. However, occupational drivers' health is damaged by long-term sitting and driving, lack of exercise, stress from traffic, and irregular diet. The objectives of this study were to assess the health status of occupational drivers in Taiwan. The measures included blood pressure, central obesity, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride, body mass index (BMI), anxiety scale scores, and metabolic syndrome, etc.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- This study is to understand the health status of occupational status. Occupational drivers work in a sitting position for long durations, facing traffic stress, irregular mealtimes and lack of exercise etc, and may impede their health. For passengers, their safety is related to the occupational drivers' health status and should pay attention to the health condition of the occupational drivers.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- metabolic syndrome
- hypertension
- anxiety scale scores
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- hyperuricemia
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 22 Jul 2010.
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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.
Chung Yin Wu, MD study chair
Chung Yin Wu
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Metabolic Syndrome, run by Far Eastern Memorial Hospital.
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 3 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 22 Jul 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 22 Jul 2010.