Taxi STEP (Social Networks, Technology, and Exercise Through Pedometers)
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/15/2019 |
| Start Date: | December 2016 |
| End Date: | June 2020 |
| Contact: | Francesca Gany, MD, MS |
| Phone: | 646-888-8054 |
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.
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.
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
We found this trial at
1
site
1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Phone: 646-888-8054
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