Status:
COMPLETED
Heart at Work Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Occupational Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Eligibility:
MALE
35-59 years
Brief Summary
This is an observational study to examine the cardiovascular mechanisms of increased cardiovascular mortality in those with high activity occupations.
Detailed Description
The current proposal uses a repeated-measures, within-subject design to address our aims. Twenty male participants will report to the laboratory to provide informed consent, complete baseline assessme...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- middle age (35-59 years)
- male
- self-report working full-time in the food service industry (≥30 hours/week)
- self-report predominantly completing light intensity activity job responsibilities (≥75% work time walking, light movement, or standing)
Exclusion
- Resting blood pressure of ≥150 mmHg systolic and/or ≥95 mmHg diastolic
- currently taking medications that are known to affect blood pressure or heart rate (e.g. Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, etc.)
- greater than low risk to participate in physical activity as determined by PAR-Q (answer of yes to any of the 7 physical activity readiness questionnaire questions)
- report working a second job in addition to their primary full-time job
- report working overnight shifts (10pm-6am)
- reported physical dysfunction (inability to walk 2 city blocks or climb 2 flights of stairs)
- inability to complete the sub-maximal exercise test to completion (80% age-predicted heart rate maximum)
- Currently being treated for a serious medical condition such as kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, or heart disease.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 17 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 24 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
19 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04075279
Start Date
October 17 2019
End Date
July 24 2020
Last Update
May 3 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Laboratory
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15261