The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Suffering From Chronic Pain

March 26, 2014 updated by: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Tel Aviv, Israel
        • Pain Medicine Unit

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients over 18 that suffer from chronic pain and are being treated at the pain medicine unit

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women, patients with abdominal wall defects

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 19, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 20, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

April 21, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 27, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2014

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TASMC-09-SB-096-CTIL

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