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To know the effect of using real-time heart rate feedback on bodys automatic functions and menstrual health

Effectiveness of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in Modulating Autonomic Function and Menstrual Health Outcomes among Anaemic Agrarian Women: A Dual-Control Randomized Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108042
Enrollment
189
Registered
2026-04-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D50-D53- Nutritional anemias

Interventions

Intervention1: HRV: Dose- 2 supervised sessions (weekly, 30 40 min each), home practice 20 min/day, 5 6 days/week. Resonance-frequency (RF) assessment. Session 1 breathing trials at 6.5 to 4.5 breaths
pick rate with max HR oscillation. Control Intervention1: HRV BIOFEEDBACK: HRV indices (RMSSD, SDNN, LF/HF) recorded at rest (5-minute seated recording).

Sponsors

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 45 years Haemoglobin level between 8.0 to 11.0 g/dL Engaged in agricultural or manual labour for more than or equal to 4 hours per day

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe anemia (Hb less than 8.0 g/dL) menopause Pregnancy or lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Autonomic function: HRV indices (RMSSD, SDNN, LF/HF) recorded at rest (5-minute seated recording). Menstrual health outcomes: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) WaLIDD scale (work ability, pain location, intensity, days) Menstrual cycle regularity Menstrual-related absenteeismTimepoint: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 6)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Functional work capacity questionnaire Haemoglobin levels Timepoint: Baseline (Week 0), Post-intervention (Week 6)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactANKITA SARASWAT

Galgotias University

shahiduz.zafar@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in09811701345

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026