Weight Loss Intervention in Long-Haul Truck Drivers: A Pilot Study (WHEEL-Pilot)
Obesity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity
Eligibility Criteria
- Participants will be screened for eligibility based on:
- Age > 21
- BMI > 30 kg/m2
- No reported unstable chronic disease.
- Participants will not be enrolled in the intervention until they complete the physical assessment component of the baseline visit that includes blood pressure, lipids, and HbA1c.
- Individuals who do not meet the established medical guidelines and regulations of the FMCSA will be excluded. Those individuals will be advised to follow-up for care with their personal physicians, and/or will be referred to a primary care clinic.
Inclusion of women
Women will be included as they are represented in this population, although, the investigators expect, at rates that are less than the overall population. This is a convenience sample, thus there will not be attempts to over or under represent genders. The individualization of the interventions increases the likelihood of success of the intervention with both men and women.
Inclusion of minorities
The investigators will include minorities when possible. This is a convenience sample, so there will not be attempts to either over or under represent any racial or ethnic group.
Inclusion of Children
Commercial truck drivers must be 21 to drive interstate routes. Therefore, children, including those 18-20 years old, will not be included.
Sites / Locations
- University of Utah
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Interventional Arm
Health coaching arm to assess feasibility of intervention among truck driving population. Coaching will be weekly with emphasis on both diet and physical activity. No medication or treatment devices are administered.