Metabolic Syndrome of Occupational Drivers

July 21, 2010 updated by: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

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

25 years to 64 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

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.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • metabolic syndrome
  • hypertension
  • anxiety scale scores

Exclusion Criteria:

  • hyperuricemia

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

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Sponsor

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Chung Yin Wu, MD, Chung Yin Wu

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 22, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

September 23, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 22, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 21, 2010

Last Verified

September 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 098012-3

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