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Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for Metabolic Syndrome

RecruitingPhase 1, Phase 2Ages 20 Years - 75 YearsAllChang Gung Memorial Hospital
NCT06703788 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this study is to evaluate if a integrated tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) program for improving metabolic syndrome is applicable. It will also learn about the importance of gut microbiome of subjects with ineffective management. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a integrated tradtional Chinese medicine (TCM) program could improve metabolic syndrome in six months? Researchers will also explore the determinant factors of successful improvement in metabolic syndrome, including gut microbiome, life style, TCM management compliance. Participants will: Receive integrated TCM program for managing metabolic syndrome. Visit the clinic once every 2-4 weeks for checkups and tests Keep a diary of diet and life style

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 20 to 75 years who are eligible for health insurance. (Required) Additional Criteria (Any one of the following): 2-1. Central Obesity: Waist circumference ≥90 cm for men or ≥80 cm for women. 2-2. Elevated blood glucose levels (≥100mg/dL or currently on medication control) 2-3. Elevated blood pressure (systolic pressure ≥130mmHg, diastolic pressure ≥85mmHg, or currently on medication control) 2-4. Elevated triglycerides (≥150mg/dL, or currently on medication control).High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) \< 40mg/dL for men or \< 50mg/dL for women, or currently on medication) 2-5. Obesity: BMI ≥ 37.5 or BMI ≥ 32.5 with high-risk complications, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus with glycated hemoglobin levels remaining above 7.5% despite medical treatment, hypertension, sleep apnea syndrome, or fatty liver. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Pregnant or breast-feeding women 2. Endocrine disorders (uncontrolled hypo/hyperthyroidism, adrenal gland disorder) 3. Diagnosis of neurologic or psychiatric diseases 4. Liver or renal dysfunction (AST/ALT higher than 3 times of upper normal limits; eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) 5. Acute stress condition (severe infection, receive major surgery in the recent 1 month) 6. Vision, or hearing impairment 7. With other clinical trial medication 8. With Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, electroacupuncture or other traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) managements for obesity or metabolic syndrome in the recent 1 month 9. Heavy smoker, alcoholism or substance abuse 10. Severe organ dysfunction: malignancies, autoimmune diseases
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What it tests

  • A fiixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine
  • Laser acupuncture
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Where

1 site
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan and Linkou branches
Taoyuan, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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