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A lifestyle intervention in airline pilots to enhance health and fitness

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Hypertension
Physical inactivity
Inadequate sleep
Insufficient fruit and vegetable intake
Cardiovascular - Hypertension
Diet and Nutrition - Obesity
Public Health - Health promotion/education
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000233729
Lead Sponsor
niversity of Waikato
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
121
Inclusion Criteria

The study population consisted of commercial pilots from a large international airline. Inclusion criteria were (a) pilots with a valid commercial flying license, (b) working on a full-time basis, (c) having a body mass index (BMI) of over 25, and (d) a resting blood pressure of greater than 120/80 (systolic/diastolic).

Exclusion Criteria

(a) pilots not having a valid commercial flying license, (b) not working on a full-time basis, (c) having a body mass index (BMI) of < 25, and (d) a resting blood pressure of <120/80 (systolic/diastolic).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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