Participants were randomly assigned to two groups prior to their second visit: the Vagus nerve stimulation group (VNS) and the circuit training program. The randomization processes were conducted in Excel utilizing a random-number generator. Prior to the second visit, each participants' target exercise heart rate ranges were determined. Vagus nerve stimulation group(VNS) Patients rested on their sides in a sitting position. Following regular disinfection of the stimulation locations, ear clips were placed in the ear region (auricular concha) at the stimulation site. The training regimen included ten different forms of resistance and aerobic exercises.
Vagus nerve stimulation group Group: 1. Each participant signed a consent form after receiving a detailed explanation about the procedure. 2. Patients rested on their sides in a sitting position. 3. Disinfection of the stimulation locations. 4. Ear clips were placed in the ear region (auricular concha) at the stimulation site. 5. Emotional eating was assessed by Emotional Eating Scale. 5. Patient satisfaction was assessed by The Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS). 6. Cortisol was assessed in lab. 7. After one month all the assessment procedure will be repeated again. Circuit training group Group: 1. Each participant will signed a consent form after receiving a detailed explanation about the procedure. 2. The training regimen included ten different forms of resistance and aerobic exercises. 3. Emotional eating was assessed by Emotional Eating Scale. 4. Patient satisfaction was assessed by The Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS). 5 Cortisol was assessed in lab. 6. After one month all the assessment procedure will be repeated again.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
70
ear clips were placed in the ear region (auricular concha) at the stimulation site. The following stimulation settings were used: 1) density wave set to 20 Hz with a wave width of less than 1 ms; 2) intensity tuned to the patient's tolerance (4-6 mA)
The training regimen included ten different forms of resistance and aerobic exercise that were done three times a week for four weeks. The resistance training program included push-ups, squats, crunches, lunges, and a superman exercise program that included light jumping, jogging on the spot, foot stomping, steps, and jumping jacks
Outpatient clinic faculty of physical therapy at Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
Emotional eating
Emotional Eating was measured by a 15-item version of the Emotional Eating Scale. The scale required responses from 0 (no desire to eat) to 4 (an overwhelming urge to eat) based on "… the extent which the following feelings presently lead you to feel an urge to eat. A lower score indicated less of an urge to eat when the designated emotional state was present.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Patient satisfaction measures
The Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS) is a seven-item scale that can be utilized to measure patient satisfaction with their treatment. The seven-item Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction (SAPS), which is scored on a 5-point scale (0-4) SAPS has a continuous score range of 0 to 28. SAPS categorical responses include 0-10 very dissatisfied, 11-18 dissatisfied, 19-26 satisfied, and 27-28 very satisfied.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Cortisol level
Participants use a disposable plastic straw to 'drool' saliva into the tube after collecting it in their mouths for a predetermined period of time (one minute) Saliva samples for cortisol measurement kept at room temperature until they are examined in a lab (4 to 6 hours)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Body weight
After an eight-hour fast, body weight was taken between 7:00 and 10:00 am using a digital scale that was accurate to ±0.1 kg
Time frame: 4 weeks
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