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Metabolic SyndromeNCT01099306

Pharmacist - Physician Collaborative Approach to the Management of Metabolic Syndrome

A study testing Pharmaceutical care services in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study devised an experimental focused pharmaceutical care program, allowed a clinical pharmacist to work in a physician office to assess and manage patients' metabolic syndrome status and its individual components. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 32 to 88 years
Conditions the study is for
Metabolic Syndrome
What is being tested?
Pharmaceutical care services
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
199 participants
Where
1 siteJordan
Study dates
Mar 2009to Nov 2009
Phase
Interventional
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 32 to 88 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Meeting at least 3 of the 5 criteria for the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATPIII) for the diagnosis of Metabolic syndrome upon the time of enrollment. :
  • Abdominal circumference >102 cm in males or >88 cm in females.
  • HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dl for males or < 50 mg/dl for females.
  • Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dl.
  • Blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg or receiving hypertension treatment.
  • Baseline glycemia ≥ 110 mg/dl.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with hypertensive urgency or emergency with BP more than (180/110).
  • Patients with recent stroke or myocardial infraction (within past 6 months).
  • Patients with Class III or IV Chronic heart Failure (CHF).
  • Patients with Unstable angina.
  • Patients with Serious renal or hepatic disease.
  • Pregnant patients.
  • Patients with Dementia or cognitive impairment.
  • If the patient is unable to provide informed written consent.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Jordan1 site
  • family medicine clinic JUH

    Amman, Amman Governorate, 13046

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About this study

This study devised an experimental focused pharmaceutical care program, allowed a clinical pharmacist to work in a physician office to assess and manage patients' metabolic syndrome status and its individual components. This study described the clinical benefits of physician- clinical pharmacist interaction in achieving improved glycemic control, lipid and blood pressure measurements, involving medication, diet, physical activity and patient heath care counseling.

Read the detailed description

A single blinded prospective randomized controlled trial conducted in family medicine outpatients clinics in Jordan. The study enrolled 199 patients met the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATPIII) criteria for the diagnosis of MS upon the time of enrollment. Patients were randomized into: 110 participants into the intervention arm (pharmacist-physician collaborative approach) and 89 into the control arm (physician only team). Only patients in the intervention arm were provided pharmacist recommendations and pharmaceutical care counseling.

Being tested
Pharmaceutical care services
Medical subject headings
Metabolic Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Pharmaceutical care servicesOther

    Patients' metabolic components were assessed and managed collaboratively by focused care plan designed by the clinical pharmacist and approved by the physician.Pharmacist emphasized the change in lifestyle, particularly weight loss and physical activity as a first line therapy for at least 3 months, patients were started on drug therapy when needed as recommended by clinical guidelines.

Study groups in NCT01099306
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
interventionActive comparatorpharmacist-physician collaborative approach to manage Metabolic syndrome
Receives: Other: Pharmaceutical care services
controlNo interventionphysician only team to manage Metabolic syndrome

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Improvements in metabolic syndrome status over the course of this study and absolute mean improvements in individual MS components.

    Primary outcomes were specified as:

    • Fasting blood glucose < 110 mg/dl.
    • Body weight BMI < 25 kg/m2.
    • Waist circumference ≤ 102 cm (40 in) in men and ≤ 88 cm (35 inches) in women.
    • Serum triglycerides < 150 mg/dl.
    • HDL cholesterol ≥40mg/dl in men and ≥50mg/dl in women.
    • Blood pressure < 130/85 mm Hg or < 130/80 mm Hg when patients were diabetic.

    Measured: 6 monthS

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2009
  3. Primary completionNov 2009
  4. Study completionNov 2009

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Health services research
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Care provider
Enrolment
199 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01099306
Sponsor's protocol ID
JUaym8071383
Status last verified
Mar 2009
First submitted
5 Apr 2010
Last updated
6 Apr 2010
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pharmaceutical care services in people with Metabolic Syndrome, run by University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.

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 6 inclusion and 8 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 6 Apr 2010. 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 Jordan. 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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Improvements in metabolic syndrome status over the course of this study and absolute mean improvements in individual MS components. (time frame: 6 monthS). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

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 6 Apr 2010.

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