Taxi STEP (Social Networks, Technology, and Exercise Through Pedometers)

Physical Conditioning Clinical Trial

Official title:

Taxi STEP (Social Networks, Technology, and Exercise Through Pedometers)

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Active, not recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03010163
• Other study ID #: 16-1659
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: December 2016
• Est. completion date: June 2024

Study information

• Verified date: January 2024
• Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Enrollment: 290
• Est. completion date: June 2024
• Est. primary completion date: June 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Male
• Age group: 21 Years and older

Eligibility

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/exclusion criteria are based upon self reported information captured during study screening procedures.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Physical Conditioning

Intervention

Other:
• Health 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.
• Pedometer
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.
• Text Messaging
Daily healthy living advice and encouraging messages about walking through text messages
• Social Network Support
Family or friends will provide encouragement and remind participants to maintain in a healthy lifestyle and increase daily walking activities

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	New York	New York

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Increase average daily step counts	Increase average step counts per day	6 months post randomization

External Links

•   Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center