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Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet for Cardiovascular Risk

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Led By Deborah L Feairheller, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of New Hampshire
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-intervention (week 0), post-intervention (week 6)
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Study Summary

This trial will explore if a weekly circuit workout program and a mediterranean diet can help improve blood pressure, blood vessel stiffness, inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress in firefighters.

Eligible Conditions
  • Cardiovascular Risk
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Exercise
  • Diet Modification
  • Health Promotion

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-intervention (week 0), post-intervention (week 6)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-intervention (week 0), post-intervention (week 6) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in blood pressure
Secondary outcome measures
Change in body composition
Change in cardiopulmonary fitness
Change in inflammation
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Firefighter (Veteran) GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Firefighters with >10yrs experience. Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet
Group II: Firefighter (Novice) GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Firefighters with <10yrs experience. Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet
Group III: Control Non-Firefighter GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Non-Firefighter adults. Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet
2018
N/A
~200

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of New HampshireLead Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
105,228 Total Patients Enrolled
American Heart AssociationOTHER
324 Previous Clinical Trials
4,933,578 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Cardiovascular Risk
961 Patients Enrolled for Cardiovascular Risk
California State University, San MarcosOTHER
10 Previous Clinical Trials
2,019 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does the research include senior citizens aged 75 and older?

"This research is seeking participants who are within the age range of 18 to 70 years old."

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How many individuals have enrolled in this research project?

"Indeed, the listing on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment for this medical trial is still underway - first posted on November 25th 2018 and last modified September 29th 2021. 125 patients from a single location are required to participate in the study."

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Is it possible for me to join this experiment?

"The study requires 125 volunteers aged 18-70 who are able to adjust their diet and demonstrate physical aptitude."

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Are enrollments still open for this research trial?

"As shown on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is presently seeking volunteers to join. Initially posted in November 2018 and last updated almost three years later, it is evident that the study remains active."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Hampshire
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of New Hampshire, Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Services
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Exercise & Diet Effects on CV Risk in Firefighters
Deborah Feairheller 2018. "Exercise & Diet Effects on CV Risk in Firefighters". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03344198.
~32 spots leftby Apr 2025
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