Comparison of Diet, Exercise, and Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Efficacy for Weight Reduction in Obese Individuals
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Biophysical Methods
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Although obesity is a rapidly increasing epidemic worldwide, it is associated with many health-related comorbidities. As a result of the developments in social life and observes the sedentary life in individuals, an effect of the age of technology the fact that this epidemic will cause even massive health problems in the coming period affecting the health systems of countries and indirectly their economies that, This situation necessitates the creation of alternative treatment methods for the prevention of obesity. This study aims to determine the effect of a therapy approach that can be applied to the vagus nervous system, which is associated with many organs and systems, on weight loss and general health. As an alternative treatment against lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, individuals have made for weight loss.
Investigators
Gozde In
EXPERT PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND DIETICIAN
Bahçeşehir University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age range 18 - 65
- •Being in the stage I, II and III obesity class
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those with unstable DM
- •Those with stage II hypertension
- •Those who have had cardiovascular disease (especially those who have had an attack)
- •Those with pulmonary disease
- •Those with kidney disease
- •Orthopedic restrictions
- •Those with MND
- •Those tied to the chair
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Biophysical Methods
Time Frame: 4th week
It includes The Timed Up and Go Test (sec). ( It show the temporal variation values in performing a certain activity. Functional activity and used to assess balance. Completion of test activity in a short time indicates positive development.)
6-Min Walk Test
Time Frame: 4th week
The 6-minute walk test includes value O2 saturation (mmHg). (Increased O2 saturation indicates that functional values develop positively.)
Handgrip strength test
Time Frame: 4th week
The Handgrip strength test (kg) measurement evaluates muscle strength.
Body Analysis
Time Frame: 4th week
BIA measurement include (internal adiposity).
Anthropometric Measurements
Time Frame: 4th week
It includes waist-hip ratio measurements.
Biochemical parameters
Time Frame: 4th week
It includes HDL (mg/dL), LDL (mg/dL), TG (mg/dL), and Total cholesterol (mg/dL) values.
Secondary Outcomes
- Quality of Life Questionnaire (Short Form - SF-36)(Study start, 2nd & 4th week)
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form- IPAQ)(Study start, 2nd & 4th week)
- Food Cravings Questionnaire (FCQ)(Study start & 4th week)
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS)(Study start, 2nd & 4th week)