F!reF!ghterF!t: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Lifestyle Coaching Interventions for Obese Firefighters

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Our goal is to explore the effectiveness of 9- month lifestyle medicine based coaching intervention (individual and group coaching) versus control (usual care/ written health instructions). The primary study outcomes will be mean changes in body composition metrics . Secondary outcomes will be the prevalence of metabolic abnormities, progression/regression of Metabolic Syndrome, push-up \& sit/stand capacity, self-reported physical activity, and quality of life/diet/sleep measures.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Male firefighters aged 18-60 years

• Currently active as volunteer or career firefighters

• Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m² based on self-reported height and weight

• Express interest in participating in a clinical study aimed at improving body composition (weight loss), metabolic status, and quality of life

• Residing and/or working in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Southern New Hampshire (Boston metro area)

Locations
United States
Massachusetts
Cambridge Health Alliance
RECRUITING
Sommerville
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
No_intervention: Control/ General Written Health Instructions
Participants will receive standard lifestyle recommendations, consisting of two pages of written information summarized from the American Heart Association's 'Healthy for Good' webpages for the general public. These will include guidance on healthy diets, physical activity, healthy sleep, stress reduction, and avoiding tobacco, excess alcohol, and other harmful substances.
Active_comparator: Individual & Group Lifestyle Medicine-based Coaching
This group will receive personal and group coaching sessions based on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: 1) a plant- predominant eating pattern (consistent with the AIH Full Plate Living program); 2) physical movement; 3) restorative sleep; 4) management of stress; 5) avoidance of risky substances; and 6) positive social connections. Target goals for the participants assigned to Lifestyle Coaching will include the following: improving diet quality together with moderate caloric restriction; engaging in more physical activity with a goal of 150 minutes or more per week of at least moderate intensity (e.g. brisk walking); getting 7-8 hours of sleep nightly when possible and using short naps when work or other conditions interfere with getting at least 7 hours of sleep; increasing resilience and using positive social/family connections to manage/decrease stress.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Cambridge Health Alliance
Collaborators: Ardmore Institute of Health

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