Taxi STEP (Social Networks, Technology, and Exercise Through Pedometers)

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Physical Conditioning

• Registration Number: NCT03010163
• Lead Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Brief Summary

This study is divided into four groups. Group 1 includes Health Fairs implemented at NYC taxi garage bases and airport taxi holding lots and pedometers. Group 2 includes Health Fairs, pedometers and text messaging to facilitate walking and living a healthier lifestyle. Group 3 includes Health Fairs, pedometers and social network support. Group 4 includes Health Fairs, pedometers, text messaging and social network support.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-12-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-01-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-01-03
• Study First Posted: 2017-01-04
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2026-06
• Study Completion: 2026-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 290

Inclusion Criteria

• Male
• Over 21 years of age
• Planning on remaining in NYC for at least 7 months
• Licensed taxi driver for at least three months
• Speaks English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish or French
• Currently owns a cell phone, uses text messaging services and is willing to accept text messages for this study

Exclusion Criteria

• Part-time driver (fewer than 5 shifts/week, totaling less than 35 hours per week)

• History of any CVD or any other medical conditions (e.g. severe osteoarthritis) that will prevent him from walking

  • Please note: All inclusion/exclusion criteria are based upon self reported information captured during study screening procedures.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increase average daily step counts	6 months post randomization	Increase average step counts per day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States