Healthy eating and activity support for taxi and rideshare drivers
Taxi ROADmAP (Realizing Optimization Around Diet And Physical activity)
This project tries different combinations of diet and physical activity supports to help taxi and rideshare drivers lose weight and lower their risks for heart disease and cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11289339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I drive a taxi or for-hire vehicle, the research will try out short, practical diet and activity program parts that fit long driving days. Participants are randomly assigned to different program components using a method called MOST so researchers can see which pieces help the most. The study also looks at how the program could be delivered in real-world settings so it is easier for busy drivers to use. The goal is to assemble a low-cost, easy-to-use package that helps drivers lower weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are adult taxi and rideshare (for-hire vehicle) drivers with overweight or obesity who are willing to try diet and activity changes.
Not a fit: People who are not taxi or rideshare drivers, already at a healthy weight, or medically unable to change diet or activity are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, drivers could get a simple, low-cost program that helps reduce weight and lower cardiovascular and cancer risk.
How similar studies have performed: Large programs like the Diabetes Prevention Program and Look AHEAD have helped people lose weight, but tailoring and optimizing components for taxi drivers using MOST is a newer, less-tested approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gany, Francesca M — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Gany, Francesca M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.