Actively Recruiting
Targeting Metabolic Syndrome From the Emergency Department Through Mixed-Methods: Pilot Trial
Led by Indiana University · Updated on 2025-08-13
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
51 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Indiana University
Lead Sponsor
S
Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The objective of this study is to pilot a multifaceted, optimized intervention for metabolic syndrome (MetS) in emergency department patients to establish feasibility. Participants (n=20) will be randomized to intervention or control (usual care). The composite intervention will include an educational video outlining the adverse effects of MetS and the benefit of walking, a written exercise prescription with a defined goal of walking 150 minutes per week, a Fitbit accelerometer device, resources for healthy eating practices, periodic text message reminders, and an urgent referral to primary care and our health system's Healthy Me clinic for follow-up visit. Investigators hypothesize that this approach will change patient understanding and motivation to increase physical activity and healthy eating habits.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Targeting Metabolic Syndrome From the Emergency Department Through Mixed-Methods: Pilot Trial
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ambulatory adults 18 years of age or older presenting to the emergency department
- Body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher
- Prior diagnosis of at least one additional metabolic syndrome component: hypertension, hyperglycemia, or dyslipidemia
- Clinical plan for discharge from the emergency department
You will not qualify if you...
- Age under 18 years
- Pregnant patients
- Unable to walk safely, including patient or family perception
- No access to a smartphone
- Unable or unwilling to wear a Fitbit device
- Unable to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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