Additional Effects of Quranic Listening Meditation in Combination With High Intensity Interval Training in Obese Adults

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Obesity

Treatments: Other: High Intensity interval training + Quranic Listening; Other: High intensity interval training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06442371

Rec/01809 Warda Zaman

Details and patient eligibility

About

To determine the additional effects of Quranic listening meditation, in combination with High-Intensity Interval Training on cardiovascular fitness and mental health in obese adults.

Enrollment: 52 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Obese adults (BMI ≥ 30)
• Age range: 18-45 years
• No previous experience with Quranic listening meditation since last 4 weeks.
• No contraindications for engaging in high-intensity physical activity
• Able to attend regular sessions at clinic and follow the study protocol.
• Willingness to undergo pre and post-assessments for cardiovascular fitness and mental health measures.

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with a history of the medical condition being studied
• Those who are currently taking medication that may affect the study
• Participants with a history of mental health disorders
• Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Those who have previously participated in a similar study
• Participants with a history of substance abuse or addiction

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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52 participants in 2 patient groups

High Intensity interval training + Quranic Listening

Experimental group

Treatment:

Other: High Intensity interval training + Quranic Listening

High Intensity interval training

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Other: High intensity interval training