Targeting Metabolic Syndrome From the Emergency Department Through Mixed-Methods: Pilot Trial

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Conditions studied: Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity &Amp; Overweight, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Emergency Medicine

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07119658

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

20

Starts

2025-07-08

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-08-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ambulatory adults (18 years of age) presenting to the emergency department setting
• BMI 30 kg/m2
• Prior diagnosis of at least one additional comorbid component of metabolic syndrome: hypertension, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia
• Clinical plan for discharge

You may not qualify if…

• Age <18 years
• Pregnant patients
• Unable to safely ambulate (including patient or family perception of inability to safely ambulate)
• Lack of access to smart phone
• Unable or unwilling to wear Fitbit accelerometer device
• Unable to obtain informed consent

Where it is running

• Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (enrolling)

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