Step up: pedometers and peer support get NYC taxi drivers moving
NCT ID NCT03010163
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving NYC taxi drivers a pedometer (Fitbit) along with text message reminders and support from their social network can help them walk more each day. Participants are divided into four groups: some get only the pedometer and health fair, others add text messages, social support, or both. The goal is to see which combination boosts daily step counts and encourages a healthier lifestyle.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- pedometer (Fitbit) with text messaging and social network support
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help sedentary workers increase physical activity and reduce health risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group (male NYC taxi drivers), so results may not apply to others. The intervention is low-risk but may not produce lasting changes.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States