Physical Conditioning
Conditions
Keywords
pedometer, walking, taxi driver, 16-1659
Brief summary
This study is divided into four groups. Group 1 includes Health Fairs implemented at NYC taxi garage bases and airport taxi holding lots and pedometers. Group 2 includes Health Fairs, pedometers and text messaging to facilitate walking and living a healthier lifestyle. Group 3 includes Health Fairs, pedometers and social network support. Group 4 includes Health Fairs, pedometers, text messaging and social network support.
Interventions
OTHERHealth Fair
Testing includes weight, height, waist and blood pressure testing. In the event that the participants are unable to meet in person for health measurements, the staff will accept self-reported measurements over the phone.
OTHERPedometer
The Fitbit One/Alta/Inspire wireless tracking pedometers measures steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled and sleep pattern. The Fitbit Alta/Inspire also sends reminders to move, which are notifications that remind the wearer to walk at least 250 steps each hour. If the wearer has not walked 250 steps within the hour, the device will vibrate and send an on-screen reminder 10 minutes before the hour. The reminders to move will be turned off during baseline and will be turned on at randomization for all participants.
OTHERText Messaging
Daily healthy living advice and encouraging messages about walking through text messages
OTHERSocial Network Support
Family or friends will provide encouragement and remind participants to maintain in a healthy lifestyle and increase daily walking activities
Sponsors
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male * Over 21 years of age * Planning on remaining in NYC for at least 7 months * Licensed taxi driver for at least three months * Speaks English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish or French * Currently owns a cell phone, uses text messaging services and is willing to accept text messages for this study
Exclusion criteria
* Part-time driver (fewer than 5 shifts/week, totaling less than 35 hours per week) * History of any CVD or any other medical conditions (e.g. severe osteoarthritis) that will prevent him from walking * Please note: All inclusion/
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Increase average daily step counts | 6 months post randomization | Increase average step counts per day |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORFrancesca Gany, MD, MS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Outcome results
None listed