Comparing the influence of foot reflexology and fasting mimicking diet on quality of life and sleep quality in obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the effects of reflexology and a fasting-mimicking diet on sleep quality and quality of life in males with obesity hypoventilation syndrome.
Results Summary
Reflexology showed a significant improvement in sleep quality (PSQI) and quality of life (MOSAS), though the fasting-mimicking diet group had greater improvements. Reflexology did not significantly affect weight or neck circumference.
Population
Males aged 50-60 with BMI 35-40 kg/m², daytime hypercapnia, and sleep breathing problems.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
2 months
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
fasting-mimicking diet | decrease | weight | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | considerably reduced | #1 |
fasting-mimicking diet | decrease | neck circumference | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | considerably reduced | #2 |
reflexology | no change | weight | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | no change | #3 |
reflexology | no change | neck circumference | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | no change | #4 |
fasting-mimicking diet | increase | quality of life | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | substantial impact on enhancing | #5 |
fasting-mimicking diet | increase | sleep | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | substantial impact on enhancing | #6 |
reflexology | increase | quality of life | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | substantial impact on enhancing | #7 |
reflexology | increase | sleep | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | substantial impact on enhancing | #8 |
fasting-mimicking diet | increase | MOSAS questionnaire score | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | significant change | #9 |
fasting-mimicking diet | increase | PSQI questionnaire score | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | significant change | #10 |
reflexology | increase | MOSAS questionnaire score | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | significant change | #11 |
reflexology | increase | PSQI questionnaire score | people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome | - | significant change | #12 |
OBJECTIVES: Obesity hypoventilation syndrome is one of the most serious outcomes of obesity-related respiratory difficulties, resulting in higher healthcare costs as well as increased cardio-respiratory morbidity and mortality. METHODS: Sixty-two males who had a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea according to the STOP-BANG Sleep Apnea Questionnaire were enrolled in the study. Their age is 50-60 years old, and they have a BMI of 35-40 kg/m2, daytime hypercapnia, and sleep breathing problems. The patients were divided into two equal groups at random reflexology fasting-mimicking diet groups. Weight, height, waist, and neck circumference were assessed at the beginning of the study and after two months of the intervention. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which is used to evaluate sleep quality. The Maugeri Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (MOSAS) questionnaire was used to assess a patient's quality of life. RESULTS: There was a significant change in the MOSAS and PSQI questionnaires for both groups post-intervention, as the p-value was less than 0.05. The percentage change in the MOSAS questionnaire score and PSQI questionnaire was higher in the mimic diet group than in the reflexology group. Also, the mimic diet group's weight and neck circumference were considerably reduced after the intervention, with no change in the reflexology group. CONCLUSIONS: Reflexology and a fasting-mimicking diet were found to have a substantial impact on enhancing the quality of life and sleep in people with obesity hypoventilation syndrome.