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The effects of an app-based health and fitness intervention for airline pilots

Not Applicable
Conditions
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Diet and Nutrition - Obesity
Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system
Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour
Public Health - Health promotion/education
Musculoskeletal - Normal musculoskeletal and cartilage development and function
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000288729
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Waikato
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

The study population will consist of commercial flight crew from a large international airline. Inclusion criteria are (1) flight crew, (2) working on a full-time basis, (3) having a body mass index (BMI) of over 25, (4) a resting blood pressure of greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic), (5) 18 years or over, (6) personal smartphone or tablet access, (7) fluent in English, (8) acceptance to provide informed consent, and (9) permission given for anonymous data to be used for research

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to participate in moderate-intensity physical activity such as walking.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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