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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07119658
Lead Sponsor	Indiana University Collaborators: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Conditions	Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity & Overweight, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Emergency Medicine
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-07-08
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-13