Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Among Firefighters

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Diseases, Cancer, Physical Activity, Nutrition

In brief

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects (PHLAME) is a research study to evaluate and compare two ways to promote healthy behaviors, (regular physical activity, less than 30% calories from fat, 5 or more servings of fruits plus vegetables each day and maintain a healthy weight). Unhealthy nutrition practices and sedentary (inactive) lifestyles are the two most common harmful behaviors in the United States. Our two health promotion methods are 1) a team-based approach and 2) a one-on-one approach involving meetings with a health counselor. A third group only receives the same evaluation and their results and is the control group. Study participants are firefighters from 36 fire stations in Oregon and Washington. The goals of the study are increased physical activity and fitness, improved nutrition, and improved energy balance (reduced body fat). Changes in these factors can help lower risks for heart disease, some types of cancer, diabetes, hypertension and musculoskeletal injuries. Results from PHLAME will provide information on how best to help adults achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00006181
Run by
Oregon Health and Science University
People needed
600
Starts
1999-04-01
Expected to finish
2003-03-01
Last updated by the study team
2014-01-07

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

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Where it is running

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