The First Twenty for Volunteer Firefighters

NCT03181321 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: HSC-SPH-14-0749EMW-2013-FP-00983
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 419
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of an internet-based firefighter health and wellness program for volunteer fire departments.

Conditions

Obesity; Cardiovascular Diseases; Occupational Injuries

Keywords

nutrition; fitness; cardiovascular disease; firefighters; obesity; injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

  BMI from measured height and weight

  baseline, 6 months

• Change in Body Fat Percentage

  body fat % from Tanita scale measurement

  baseline, 6 months

• Change in Waist Circumference

  waist circumference from measured waist using a tape

  baseline, 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Food and nutrient intake as assessed by the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)

  baseline, 6 months

• Change in self reported physical activity and inactivity

  baseline, 6 months

Study Arms (2)

The First Twenty

EXPERIMENTAL

The TF20 incorporates individual goal setting and health coaching, leveraging cultural aspects of the fire service and group cohesion to motivate behavior change. The TF20 focuses on the unique needs of FF with culturally relevant nutrition and fitness strategies. TF20 was primarily designed as a cost-effective, stand-alone program for departments which have no health promotion initiative. Program components include practical approaches to nutrition, fitness and mental health.

Behavioral: The First Twenty

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will not be asked to change anything in their lifestyle during the 6 month period.

Interventions

The First Twenty BEHAVIORAL

The TF20 incorporates individual goal setting and health coaching, leveraging cultural aspects of the fire service and group cohesion to motivate behavior change. The TF20 focuses on the unique needs of FF with culturally relevant nutrition and fitness strategies. TF20 was primarily designed as a cost-effective, stand-alone program for departments which have no health promotion initiative. Program components include practical approaches to nutrition, fitness and mental health.

The First Twenty

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• first responder within a participating fire department
• willing to complete all assessments
• internet accessibility through a computer, tablet or smartphone and ability to use devices appropriately

You may not qualify if:

• \- not a first responder within a participating fire department

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston: lead
• National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity; Cardiovascular Diseases; Occupational Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Rena S Day, PhD

  The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: The investigators will conduct a 6 month, two-arm, CRCT: TF20 vs. Control (which will receive delayed treatment after 6 months). Eligible fire departments volunteering for the trial will be randomized to one of the two study treatment arms. Treatment outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 6 months by our staff.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 6, 2017
• First Posted: June 8, 2017
• Study Start: November 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2017
• Study Completion: April 30, 2018
• Last Updated: June 29, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)