Multidisciplinary approach to functional somatic syndromes: study protocol for a population-based prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Isfahan functional disorders (ISFUN) cohort study aims to describe the interplay of genetic and environmental factors in shaping the characteristics of functional somatic syndromes (FSS). This study is primarily intended to investigate the epidemiology, risk factors, course and prognosis of FSSs in a sample of adult Iranian population. The other aim is to develop a new delimitation of FSSs based on an integrated multidisciplinary approach comprising of phenotypic and multiomics data.

Methods and analysis

ISFUN is a population-based prospective cohort study designed to follow a population of randomly selected seemingly healthy adults (18-65 years) through annual visits during a 4-year observation period. Structured questionnaires are used for data collection and

SUBMITTER: Adibi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9252204 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature