Taxi STEP (Social Networks, Technology, and Exercise Through Pedometers)

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Conditioning Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, 10065, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Please note: All inclusion/exclusion criteria are based upon self reported information captured during study screening procedures.

Treatment and study plan

Health Fair

Other

Testing includes weight, height, waist and blood pressure testing. In the event that the participants are unable to meet in person for health measurements, the staff will accept self-reported measurements over the phone.

Pedometer

Other

The Fitbit One/Alta/Inspire wireless tracking pedometers measures steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled and sleep pattern. The Fitbit Alta/Inspire also sends reminders to move, which are notifications that remind the wearer to walk at least 250 steps each hour. If the wearer has not walked 250 steps within the hour, the device will vibrate and send an on-screen reminder 10 minutes before the hour. The reminders to move will be turned off during baseline and will be turned on at randomization for all participants.

Text Messaging

Other

Daily healthy living advice and encouraging messages about walking through text messages

Social Network Support

Other

Family or friends will provide encouragement and remind participants to maintain in a healthy lifestyle and increase daily walking activities

Primary outcomes

Increase average daily step counts

Time frame: 6 months post randomization

Increase average step counts per day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Jan 4, 2017
Registry last updated: Jul 6, 2026

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