Taxi drivers get a health boost: new study targets blood pressure and cancer

NCT ID NCT02701829

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at ways to help taxi drivers in New York City better manage high blood pressure and lower their cancer risk. Researchers tested different follow-up methods after health fairs, including phone calls and video consults. The goal was to find the best approach to help drivers keep a healthy weight, get cancer screenings, and lower their blood pressure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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