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Train-the-Trainer Delivered Exercise for Firefighters

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Waitlist Available

Led By Eric Ryan, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up within 14 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will collect and report feasibility data for conducting a future cluster randomized trial to evaluate the efficacy of a TRAINER delivered integrated exercise program in career firefighters, and to determine intervention fidelity and preliminary effects of a TRAINER delivered integrated exercise program in career firefighters.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for career firefighters aged 18-60 who are medically cleared for fire duties and can consent to the study. It's not for those highly active in vigorous exercise, involved in injury lawsuits, pregnant, or recently injured.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests a new exercise program delivered by trained instructors over six weeks. Firefighters at participating stations will be randomly chosen to either start training immediately or wait (control group), with assessments before and after.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is an exercise-based intervention, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, and risk of injury associated with physical activity. Specific side effects will depend on individual health status and workout intensity.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ within 14 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~within 14 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 14 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Number of Firefighters and Fire Stations Recruited to the Study (Feasibility)

Percentage of Firefighters Retained (Feasibility)

Percentage of Sessions Attended (Feasibility)

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Secondary outcome measures

Change in balance as measured by a modified star excursion balance test

Change in body composition as measured by % body fat from a 4-compartment model

Change in cardiorespiratory fitness as measured by VO2 peak during cycle ergometry

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: TRAINERExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The TRAINER group will receive an integrated exercise program, led by a peer-trainer, including a neuromuscular warm-up and high intensity interval training at their respective fire stations 2 times per week for 6 weeks.

Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention

The waitlist control group will not receive training during the course of the study, but will be offered the opportunity to receive the integrated exercise program after the study ends.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH/CDC)FED

41 Previous Clinical Trials

49,499 Total Patients Enrolled

University of North Carolina, Chapel HillLead Sponsor

1,504 Previous Clinical Trials

4,187,622 Total Patients Enrolled

Eric Ryan, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUNC Chapel Hill

1 Previous Clinical Trials

119 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Integrated Exercise Program Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05287594 — N/A

Firefighter Research Study Groups: Waitlist Control, TRAINER

Firefighter Clinical Trial 2023: Integrated Exercise Program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05287594 — N/A

Integrated Exercise Program 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05287594 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are individuals aged 85 or above being included in the parameters of this medical experiment?

"Per the stated qualifications for this clinical investigation, individuals aged 18-60 are eligible to partake."

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Is this experiment currently accepting participants?

"The relevant publically available information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this particular study, which was first advertised on October 15th 2022, is no longer recruiting participants; however, 6 other trials are actively seeking volunteers at the moment."

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What goals is this research endeavor striving to fulfill?

"The primary outcome of this medical trial, which is set to be measured one week after the intervention period has ended, will assess Firefighter Retention Feasibility. Secondary measures include changes in balance (measured through a modified star excursion balance test), body composition (% fat determined via DXA and BIS scans) and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 peak recorded during cycle ergometry)."

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Does my profile match the parameters of this experiment?

"In order to be considered for the trial, 40 firefighters between 18 and 60 years of age must meet several criteria such as providing consent before any procedures take place and being medically cleared for fire suppression duties. Additionally, they should have a professional career with one of the local departments in Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Durham."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer Delivered Exercise Intervention in Firefighters

2023. "Feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer Delivered Exercise Intervention in Firefighters". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05287594.