How Relaxation Techniques Can Boost Heart Health and Prevent Diabetes in College Students

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Cardiometabolic and Prediabetic Risk Factors

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/087977
• Lead Sponsor: Ritisha Purohit

Brief Summary

The eligibility of the participants will be taken on the basis of the inclusion criteria of this research study.

OUTCOME MEASURES

Preceived Stress Scale (PSS).

Stress TMT test.

Blood Pressure.

Blood Glucose Levels.

Body Mass Index (BMI).



PROCEDURE



Pre-Test Intervention Select participants aged 18-25 years based on inclusion criteria. Assess eligibility using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) for prediabetic risk.  Following vitals will be assessed-: Body Mass Index (BMI).

Blood Pressure (BP): Record systolic and diastolic BP using sphygmomanometer.

Heart Rate (HR): Measure resting HR using a pulse oximeter or ECG monitor.

Blood Glucose Levels: Use a glucometer to record fasting.

Oxygen Saturation (SpO2): Record pre- and post-exercise SpO2 using a pulse oximeter.

Perceived Stress Levels: Administer the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire to assess stress levels.

Stress Test (TMT): ECG Monitoring During Stress Test: A 12-lead ECG will be recorded continuously throughout the stress test to monitor cardiac function during exercise and assess exercise-induced changes.



Treatment Protocol

Involves tensing and releasing muscles, progressing throughout the body, with the focus on the release of the muscle as the relaxation phase. Progressive muscle relaxation can be practiced individually or with the support of a narrator.

Find Comfort: Sit or lie down in a quiet space with minimal distractions.

Feet: Curl your toes, tense your feet for 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds. Focus on the release of tension.

Legs: Tense your lower legs, hold for 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds.

Hips & Buttocks: Tighten the muscles, hold for 5 seconds, then release for 10 seconds.

Stomach & Chest: Tense these muscles, hold for 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds.

Shoulders: Shrug or tense the shoulders, hold for 5 seconds, then release for 10 seconds.

Face: Squeeze facial muscles (e.g., eyes), hold for 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds.

Hands: Make a fist, hold for 5 seconds, then relax for 10 seconds.

Repeat the process as needed, focusing on the sensation of relaxation.

Note: Be careful not to tense to the point of physical pain, and be mindful to take slow, deep breaths throughout the exercise.



Post-Test Intervention

After the intervention period, repeat all pre-test measurements using the same methods to ensure consistency: BMI, BP, HR, and SpO2 at rest and post-exercise.

Blood glucose levels (fasting and postprandial).

Stress TMT for cardiorespiratory fitness.

PSS questionnaire for stress levels. Recording Interval: Post-exercise parameters will be measured precisely one minute after activity to ensure reliable comparison with baseline data.

Compare pre and post intervention results for each parameter. Analyze changes in cardiometabolic and prediabetic risk factors using statistical methods.

Participant Feedback and Counseling Conduct feedback sessions to understand participants’ experiences with PMR.

Provide recommendations for long-term management of cardiometabolic health.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-07
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Students between 18 and 25 years.
• Healthy with no known previously diagnosed chronic illnesses.
• Participants who are willing to provide written informed consent.
• Ability to Follow Instructions: Individuals capable of performing the progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique.
• Risk Indicators: Prediabetic risk factors : Fasting blood glucose : 100-125mg/dL in accordance to International recognized criteria by the American Diabetes Association.
• Cardiometabolic risk factors : Increased BMI, high blood pressure.

Exclusion Criteria

• Pre-existing Chronic Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases: Such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, or heart failure.
• Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosed or treated.
• • Respiratory Disorders: Asthma, COPD, or other chronic lung diseases.
• Regular use of recreational drugs, smoking, or excessive alcohol consumption that may independently influence cardiopulmonary or stress parameters.
• Mental Health Disorders: History of severe anxiety, depression, or psychiatric illnesses that could interfere with the intervention.
• Physical Limitations: Musculoskeletal injuries or disorders (e.g., arthritis, severe back pain) and Neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease).
• Participants involved in structured fitness programs, yoga, meditation, or other interventions that could interfere with or bias the study results.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preceived Stress Scale (PSS). Stress TMT test.	28 Days
Blood Glucose Levels.	28 Days
Body Mass Index (BMI).	28 Days
Blood Pressure.	28 Days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mahatma Gandhi College of Physiotherapy, MGUMST; 🇮🇳 Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

Mahatma Gandhi College of Physiotherapy, MGUMST

🇮🇳Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

Dr Yuthika Rao

Principal investigator

9530096172

dryuthikarao@mgumst.org