Clinical trial NCT06717737: Impact of Team-Based Training on Compliance and Physical Fitness in Firefighters
Official title: Impact of Team-Based Training on Compliance and Physical Fitness in Firefighters
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Physical Fitness Deficits in Firefighters
Exercise Adherence Challenges
Injury Risk Associated with Firefighting Tasks
Keywords: Team-Based Training
Firefighters
Physical Fitness
Exercise Adherence
Health Outcomes
Lead sponsor: Hunan Normal University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-12-05
Enrollment: 40
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 50
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: Research Objectives: This study aims to develop a team-based training model specifically tailored for firefighters, focusing on improving their cardiovascular fitness, physical attributes, and fostering sustainable health behaviors. The ultimate goal is to reduce the risk of injuries associated with the physically demanding tasks they perform during their duties.

Research Hypotheses:

Firefighters participating in the team-based training model will demonstrate significant improvements in key fitness parameters, such as cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance, and body composition compared to those engaged in traditional training.

The team-based approach will enhance adherence to physical training among firefighters, leading to more consistent participation and improved health outcomes.

This clinical study is a randomized controlled trial that involved 42 firefighters who were divided into two groups: one receiving a team-based training intervention for six months and the other continuing with conventional exercises. The team training incorporated aerobic, resistance, and functional exercises, emphasizing teamwork and peer support to motivate participants. Key fitness measures, including cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, endurance, flexibility, and body mass index (BMI), were assessed before and after the intervention.

The study hypothesized that the team-based training model would not only enhance fitness levels but also improve adherence to training routines among firefighters, ultimately contributing to better health and safety during their demanding work.


Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Firefighters aged 18 to 50 years. Currently active duty within the selected brigade. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks without medical restrictions. Written informed consent provided by participants.

Exclusion Criteria:

Firefighters with any cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal conditions that could hinder participation or affect fitness outcomes.

Individuals recovering from recent injuries or surgeries. Firefighters enrolled in external training programs that may impact baseline health assessments.

Any participant who refuses to provide informed consent.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
measure: Body composition
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
measure: Muscular strength
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
measure: Muscular endurance
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
measure: Flexibility
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
measure: Exercise adherence
timeFrame: Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months following the intervention.
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Changsha
country: China
facility: Changsha Fire Brigade
state: Hunan
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