Status:

COMPLETED

A Study of the Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Lead Sponsor:

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Conditions:

Metabolic Syndrome

Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

An increased prevalence of the metabolic syndrome has been found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in recent years.

Detailed Description

This study will investigate the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with SLE in Taiwan. We expect our study will provide further understanding of the association between SLE and metabolic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Persons aged 18 and above.
  • Persons fulfill the diagnostic criteria of the 1997 American College of Rheumatology for systemic lupus erythematosus in the patient group.

Exclusion

  • Exclude a history myocardial infarction, angina or stroke.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00982670

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

June 1 2009

Last Update

September 23 2009

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Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

Pan-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan