Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine the additional effects of Quranic listening meditation, in combination with High-Intensity Interval Training on cardiovascular fitness and mental health in obese adults.
Interventions
OTHERHigh Intensity interval training + Quranic Listening
In this group, participants will receive protocol of High Intensity interval training which includes squats, jumping jacks, front kicks and rope jumps 3 days per week for 6 weeks, including warmup and cool down session along with Quranic listening meditation.
OTHERHigh intensity interval training
In this group, participants will receive only High intensity interval training which includes squats, jumping jacks, front kicks and rope jumps 3 days per week for 6 weeks, including warmup and cool down periods with no Quranic listening meditation
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Obese adults (BMI ≥ 30) * Age range: 18-45 years * No previous experience with Quranic listening meditation since last 4 weeks. * No contraindications for engaging in high-intensity physical activity * Able to attend regular sessions at clinic and follow the study protocol. * Willingness to undergo pre and post-assessments for cardiovascular fitness and mental health measures.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with a history of the medical condition being studied * Those who are currently taking medication that may affect the study * Participants with a history of mental health disorders * Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Those who have previously participated in a similar study * Participants with a history of substance abuse or addiction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified BORG Scale | 6 week | The Modified Borg Dyspnea Scale is numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10 and is used to measure dyspnea that patient report during sub-maximal exercise and is regularly administered during six-minute walk test. Changes from the baseline will be measured |
| 6 Min walk test (Distance in meters) | 6 week | Changes from the baseline, Body Mass Index can be define as statistical index utilizing an individual's height and weight to give an estimation of muscle versus fat in female and male of all ages. It is determined by taking an individual weight in kilograms, separated by their height in meters squared, or BMI = weight (in kg)/height (in m square). |
| Peak VO2 with formula | 6 week | A generalized equation can be used to determined peak VO2 (Peak rate of oxygen consumption). The generalized equation can be used to accurately estimate mean peak VO2 from mean 6 MWD, among groups of patients with diverse diseases without the need for cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The equation is: Mean peak VO2(ml/kg/mins) = 4.948 + 0.023\*Mean 6 MWD (meter) Changes From the Baseline will be measured |
| Body Mas Index | 6 week | Changes from the baseline, Body Mass Index can be define as statistical index utilizing an individuals height and weight to give an estimation of muscle versus fat in female and male of all ages. It is determined by taking an individual weight in kilograms, separated by their height in meters squared, or BMI = weight (in kg)/height (in m square). |
| Heart Rate recovery | 6 week | Heart rate recovery (HRR) is a measurement of how quickly your heart can settle back into its normal state following a workout. It is the variation in heart rate between the time when you are exercising and when you stop. |
| Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale | 6 week | Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale DASS (-42), The 42-item DASS-42 self-report scale was designed to measure the negative emotional states of stress, anxiety, and depression. As part of the larger process of clinical assessment, the DASS's main value in a clinical environment is to identify the location of emotional disturbance. The DASS's primary purpose is to evaluate the severity of the main symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. |
| Systolic and diastolic blood pressure | 6 week | Changes from the Baseline, Systolic Blood pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) will be measured through sphygmomanometer |
| Change in blood lipid profile | 6 week | Change in plasma total cholesterol, high density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL), and low density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL) after each treatment. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed