Regional Innovation in Chronic Disease and Elderly Care
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperglycemia. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Taiwan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
A Regional Integrated Care Innovation Program for Cardiometabolic Health, Pulmonary-Circulatory Disease Management, and Elderly Support
Overview
This project aims to develop a community-based health promotion intervention model for populations at potential risk of metabolic syndrome. Through exercise training and lifestyle modifications, the project seeks to improve cardiopulmonary function and disease control, align with current public health policies, and establish an evidence-based model with strong potential for broader implementation.
Detailed description
Background： Hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with prevalence continuing to rise in Taiwan. These conditions are closely associated with shared risk factors such as aging, obesity, and smoking. The districts of Xinzhuang, Wugu, and Taishan in New Taipei City are densely populated and have a significant aging population. Environmental changes such as urbanization and air pollution pose threats to residents' cardiopulmonary health. Exercise interventions have been proven effective in improving blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid profiles, as well as enhancing cardiopulmonary function and quality of life. Therefore, implementing structured and personalized exercise promotion programs in the community is of great importance for disease control and health promotion among populations with metabolic syndrome.
Methods： Participants will first undergo a one-month in-hospital conventional exercise training program, followed by an eleven-month home-based exercise intervention. During and after the intervention period, physical activity assessments and biochemical blood tests will be conducted.
Effect： This project aims to establish a community-based health promotion model for individuals at risk of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, centered on exercise interventions and lifestyle modifications. Through assessment, stratification, intervention, and outcome tracking, the project seeks to enhance health behaviors, self-management skills, and cardiopulmonary function in at-risk populations, thereby slowing disease progression and reducing healthcare resource utilization. The research findings will be submitted to relevant domestic and international academic conferences and SCI journals to increase Taiwan's international visibility in the fields of geriatric and "three highs" care. Additionally, the project will cultivate a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped with practical skills in preventive medicine and health promotion, strengthening interprofessional teamwork and community outreach capacity.
Primary outcome measures
- appendicular skeletal muscle mass index [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 12 months]
- six minute walk test [Time frame: From enrollment to the end of intervention at 12 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Participants with hypertension, hyperglycemia, or hyperlipidemia who meet at least one of these criteria are eligible for enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
- Age under 18 years
- Patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders
- Inability to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- Refusal to participate in the study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Taiwan · 1 center
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University — New Taipei City
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07578090 · FJUH114523