Smartphone app to promote healthy lifestyles in firefighters
A Multi-language Smartphone-based Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Firefighters: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · NCT06862427
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help firefighters in Taiwan live healthier lives and improve their mental and physical health compared to their usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06862427 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluates the impact of a smartphone-based Healthy Lifestyle (HLS) intervention on the mental and physical health of firefighters in Tainan, Taiwan. Participants will use a Traditional Chinese version of the HLS mobile app, which aims to improve health outcomes and promote a healthier lifestyle compared to usual care. The study will assess the effectiveness of the app over a period of 3 to 6 months, focusing on reducing the risk of chronic diseases among firefighters.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are career firefighters aged 20 years and older.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 20 years, retired firefighters, or volunteer firefighters may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance the mental and physical health of firefighters, leading to improved overall well-being and reduced chronic disease risk.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar smartphone-based lifestyle interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Career firefighters who are older than or equal 20 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Career firefighters who are younger than 20 years old * Firefighters who are retired or are volunteer firefighters.
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fan-Yun Lan Assistant Professor, MD. Ph.D. — National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
- Study coordinator: Hsiao-Jou Yu
- Email: s309109008@nycu.edu.tw
- Phone: +8862-28267000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Mental Health, Physical Performance, Cardiovascular Health, Lifestyle Intervention