Weight Loss Program for Taxi and For-Hire Vehicle Drivers

Taxi ROADmAP (Realizing Optimization Around Diet And Physical Activity)

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Overweight Overweight and Obesity Overweight or Obesity Obesity Obese
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
21 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
1,889 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers who are overweight or obese. Participants will take part in a program aimed at improving diet and physical activity.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 21 years old
  • I am a licensed taxi or for-hire vehicle driver
  • I drive at least 35 hours a week
  • I have been driving for at least 6 months
  • I speak English, French, Bengali, or Spanish
  • I have a BMI of 25 or higher
  • I have a cell phone that can receive text messages
  • I agree to be audio-recorded

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or might be pregnant
  • I am currently breastfeeding
  • I have a chronic disease like cancer or kidney disease
  • I have dietary restrictions like a liquid diet
  • I have a household member who has already participated in this study
  • I will not be in the NY Metropolitan area for the study duration
  • I am taking medication for obesity or have taken weight loss surgery in the past year

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The researchers will conduct 'Taxi ROADmAP (Realizing Optimization Around Diet And Physical activity)', which also utilizes MOST, and the same 4 obesity intervention components as in SANOS, but targets the overweight/obesity crisis in another at-risk, low socioeconomic status (SES) population, taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) drivers (Lyft, Uber, etc.). ROADMAP also utilizes an effectiveness- imple…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For COMIDA participants only: * Self-Identifies as Mexican American or Mexican * Seeking services at the VDS of the Mexican Consulate * Prefers to speak in Spanish * All adults at least 18 years of age * Screens as obese (an adult who has a Body Mass Index (BMI) 30 or higher) o…
Contacts

Jennifer Leng, MD,MPH

646-888-8057

lengj@mskcc.org

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Francesca Gany, MD, MS

646-888-8054

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