Can texts and calls help taxi drivers shed pounds?
NCT ID NCT05770570
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to help overweight or obese taxi and ride-share drivers lose weight through a combination of counseling, text messages, phone support, and self-monitoring tools. Researchers will enroll about 1,785 drivers in New York City to find out which parts of the program work best and are most cost-effective. The goal is to create a program that can be widely used to improve health in this hard-to-reach group.
What this could mean
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Active substance
diet and physical activity counseling, text messages, phone calls, and self-monitoring tools
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a cost-effective, scalable weight-loss program tailored for taxi and ride-share drivers, helping reduce obesity in this hard-to-reach group.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial testing multiple components, so it is still early. The program may not lead to significant weight loss for all participants, and results may not apply to other populations.
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Mexican Consulate's Ventanilla de Salud (VDS)
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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