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
Active Locations (1)
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Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Pan-Chiao, Taipei, Taiwan