Community-based exercise and lifestyle program for people at risk of metabolic syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational project will develop a community-based health promotion model focused on exercise and lifestyle changes for adults at risk of metabolic syndrome. Participants undergo one month of hospital-based exercise training, followed by eleven months of home-based activity, with ongoing physical activity assessments and blood tests. The goal is to enhance cardiopulmonary function, blood pressure, glucose, and lipid profiles, while aligning with public health goals. Data collected will inform an evidence-based approach that could be scaled to similar communities. The study is conducted at Fu Jen Catholic University and affiliated hospital in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants with hypertension, hyperglycemia, or hyperlipidemia who meet at least one of these criteria are eligible for enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years
* Patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders
* Inability to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing
* Refusal to participate in the study

Where it's running

• Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University
  New Taipei City, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD — Fu Jen Catholic University
• Study coordinator: Ke-Yun Chao, PhD
• Email: C00152@mail.fjuh.fju.edu.tw
• Phone: +886-905-301-879

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.