"F!reF!ghterF!t": Lifestyle Coaching Interventions for Obese Firefighters (FireFit)
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-60
SponsorCambridge Health Alliance
About this trial
Our goal is to explore the effectiveness of 9- month lifestyle medicine based coaching intervention (individual and group coaching) versus control (usual care/ written health instructions). The primary study outcomes will be mean changes in body composition metrics . Secondary outcomes will be the prevalence of metabolic abnormities, progression/regression of Metabolic Syndrome, push-up \& sit/stand capacity, self-reported physical activity, and quality of life/diet/sleep measures.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male firefighters aged 18-60 years
Currently active as volunteer or career firefighters
Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m² based on self-reported height and weight
Express interest in participating in a clinical study aimed at improving body composition (weight loss), metabolic status, and quality of life
Disqualifiers
Female sex*
BMI <30 kg/m² based on self-reported height and weight
Active psychosis
Current or recent (within 6 months) use of testosterone treatment or anti-obesity/obesogenic medications
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lifestyle Coaching
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Cambridge Health Alliance
Lead sponsor
Ardmore Institute of Health
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov