Clinical trial
Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for Metabolic Syndrome
Recruiting now · Phase 1, Phase 2 · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT06703788
What this study is about
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
Basic eligibility
Full registry criteria
Treatments and study arms
A fiixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine
a fixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine with Ma-Xing-Gang-Shi-Tang (initiate at 2 grams, with increments of 0.5 grams every 2-4 weeks, up to a maximum dose of 4 grams once daily) and Coptis chinensis (initiate at 0.5 grams, with increments of 0.5 grams every 2-4 weeks, up to a maximum dose of 1 gram once daily), twice a day
Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture could be used based on medication therapy at following acupoints: CV9, ST25, SP15, ST28, ST40, and two auricular points (stomach and hunger points)
Primary outcomes
Body mass index (BMI) decrease one point (or body weight decrease at least 5% from baseline), waist circumstance decrease at least 3%, the glycated haemoglobin decrease at least 10% or lower than 5.7%, blood pressure \<130/80 mmHg, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol \<130 mg/dl and triglyceride \<150mg/dL will be used as composite metabolic outcome. Meet any of the above criteria is considered achieving the treatment goal.
Study locations
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