Metabolic Syndrome of Occupational Drivers

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

25 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

metabolic syndrome
hypertension
anxiety scale scores

Exclusion criteria

hyperuricemia

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of Health Status of Occupational Driver

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 23, 2009
Registry last updated: Jul 22, 2010

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