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Exercise & Diet Effects on CV Risk in Firefighters

NCT03344198 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2023-08-07

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Summary

The study will explore the capacity for a lifestyle modification in firefighters to improve blood pressure, blood vessel stiffness, inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. The study will be a pre- post-testing controlled trial with three groups. The intervention will be a weekly circuit workout program and a Mediterranean (high fruit/vegetable) diet. The groups will be firefighters with \>10yrs experience, firefighters with \<10yrs experience, and control Non-firefighters.

Conditions

  • Cardiovascular Risk Factor
  • Blood Pressure
  • Exercise
  • Diet Modification
  • Health Promotion

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet

Participants will receive circuit training program and a modified Mediterranean diet program. Educational sessions, serving size training, and portion containers will be provided. Participants will also receive individualized support throughout the 6 week intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • American Heart Association

    collaborator OTHER

  • California State University, San Marcos

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of New Hampshire

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Deborah L Feairheller, PhD · California State University, San Marcos

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-11-25
Primary Completion
2023-05-09
Completion
2023-05-09

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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