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NCT Number: NCT01243034

Waist Circumference Measurements in Schizophrenic Patients

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome(MS) among pt's with schizophrenia has been reported to be high, ranging from 24 to 43% in males and 27 to 52% in females. Schizophrenic patients with MS have an increased incidence of DM, coronary heart disease and increased mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Central adiposity is highly correlated with the presence of hypertension, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and increased mortality risk. Waist circumference(WC) is a better indicator of abdominal obesity and a better predictor of CVD than either BMI or waist-to-hip ratio. However, currently there is no standard location for the measurement of WC.

Objectives: 1. To compare the magnitude of WC measured at 3 sites ( immediately above the iliac crest, midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest , umbilical level) in males and females.

2. To examine the correlation of WC with Triglyceride, cholesterol, HDL, LDL and glucose.

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Key information

Conditions

Waist Circumference Measurements Cardiovascular Risk Factor Mental Disorders Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Changhua Christian Hospital

Changhua, 500, Taiwan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • • Patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV 295) age 18 till 65 years old.
  • Body weight change less than 1 kg in previous one month before index date.

Exclusion criteria

  • • Patients with a previous hyperlipidemia diagnosis or antilipemic prescription during the preceding 30 days.
  • Patients received any anti-hypertensives or oral hypoglycemic agents.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Changhua Christian Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Variability of Waist Circumference Measurements at 3 Sites and Its Relationship With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Schizophrenia

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 18, 2010
Registry last updated
Feb 1, 2019

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