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A Multi-language Smartphone-based Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Firefighters: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · Updated on 2025-03-20
1000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a smartphone-based Healthy Lifestyle (HLS) intervention on the mental and physical health of firefighters in Tainan, Taiwan. This cluster randomized controlled trial aims to determine if the Traditional Chinese version of the HLS mobile app can improve firefighters' health compared to usual care. The study also seeks to find out whether the intervention can promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases among firefighters. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which uses the Traditional Chinese HLS mobile app designed specifically for firefighters, or the control group, which receives usual care. The intervention period lasts from 3 to 6 months, during which firefighters in the intervention group will use the app to support healthier behaviors. The control group will continue with their standard practices without the app. Throughout the study, firefighters will undergo health and fitness assessments at the start and again 3 to 6 months after the intervention begins. Measurements include blood pressure, depressive symptoms, PTSD symptoms, body mass index, smoking habits, diet patterns, physical activity levels, sitting time, sleep duration and napping frequency, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profiles, C-reactive protein, and physical performance. The study will monitor these outcomes to assess changes in mental and physical health. Safety and progress will be observed through these regular evaluations during the study period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Multi-language Smartphone-based Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Firefighters
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Career firefighters who are 20 years old or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Career firefighters younger than 20 years old
- Firefighters who are retired or are volunteer firefighters
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 to 6 months
Participants use the Healthy Lifestyle Application designed for firefighters to support healthy behaviors.
Regular use of the app with assessments before and after intervention period
Duration - Up to the latter half of 2025
Participants are assessed on physical performance and health outcomes after completing the intervention.
1 to 2 visits depending on schedule
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan, 112
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Research Team
H
Hsiao-Jou Yu
C
Chen-Yu Huang
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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