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NCT Number: NCT03181321

The First Twenty for Volunteer Firefighters

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

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Cardiovascular Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Occupational Injuries Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

A national sample of volunteer fire departments will be recruited for a 6 month, CRCT with a cross-over treatment design to determine the efficacy of The First Twenty (TF20), a wellness program focused on nutrition and fitness for firefighters. Modifications to the existing TF20 will be made to enhance the health coaching features and include tools for program evaluation. Study outcomes (changes in weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist circumference, dietary intakes, blood pressure, and fitness activities) will be assessed pre- and post-intervention.

This will be the first internet-based, occupationally tailored health and wellness program implemented for the volunteer fire service. TF20 will be an essential cost effective tool to address the epidemic of unhealthy body composition, nutrition and fitness among firefighters.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 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

Exclusion criteria

  • not a first responder within a participating fire department

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months

    BMI from measured height and weight

  2. Change in Body Fat Percentage

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months

    body fat % from Tanita scale measurement

  3. Change in Waist Circumference

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months

    waist circumference from measured waist using a tape

Secondary outcomes

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

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months

    The Food and Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) is a self-administered, semi-quantitative, food frequency questionnaire developed by the principal investigator. The FFQ presents a food list, which contains items contributing most to selected nutrient intakes among firefighters and foods encouraged by the intervention. FFQ data will be used to calculate usual nutrient intakes using the Food Intake Analysis System (FIASMe).

  2. Change in self reported physical activity and inactivity

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months

    SRPA

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Other

Collaborators

  • National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jun 8, 2017
Registry last updated
Jun 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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