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Comparing the influence of foot reflexology and fasting mimicking diet on quality of life and sleep quality in obesity hypoventilation syndrome.

Journal of complementary & integrative medicine
March 1, 2023
Rana Hesham Mohamed Elbanna et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

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

Extracted Claims (12)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
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
Abstract

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.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
MaleHumansMiddle AgedObesity Hypoventilation SyndromeSleep QualityQuality of LifeDietFastingSurveys and Questionnaires
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy65/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year0.3
Relative Citation Ratio0.14
NIH Percentile6.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.34
Normalized Score0.61
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