Assessing the clinical reliability of short-term heart rate variability: insights from controlled dual-environment and dual-position measurements
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025
Heart
rate
variability
(HRV)
is
a
widely
recognized
biomarker
for
autonomic
nervous
system
regulation,
applicable
in
clinical
and
athletic
settings
to
monitor
health
recovery.
Despite
its
extensive
use,
HRV
measurement
reliability
influenced
by
numerous
factors,
necessitating
controlled
conditions
accurate
assessments.
This
study
investigates
the
of
short-term
measurements
various
positions,
aiming
establish
consistent
protocols
monitoring
interpretation.
We
assessed
morning
34
healthy,
physically
active
adults
across
supine
standing
at
home
laboratory,
over
24-hour
period.
Environment
significantly
impacted
HRV.
Home
exhibited
slightly
lower
variance
compared
lab
settings,
underscoring
importance
environment
control.
Our
findings
confirm
high
measurements,
indicating
their
robustness
capturing
changes,
provided
rigorous
methodology
employed.
Here
we
show
that
effective
reliable
assessment
possible
conditions,
contingent
upon
strict
management
confounding
factors.
research
supports
utility
as
non-invasive
diagnostic
tool,
emphasizing
potential
broadening
applications
diverse
populations.
Future
studies
are
encouraged
expand
these
assessments
include
varied
demographic
profiles,
enhancing
integration
into
routine
evaluations.
Язык: Английский
Comparison of 1-hour floatation-REST versus conventional napping on heart rate variability in active individuals
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(4), С. e002292 - e002292
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Objectives
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
short-term
effects
of
a
1-hour
floatation-resting
environmental
therapy
(FLO)
versus
conventional
napping
(NAP)
on
heart
rate
variability
(HRV)
in
highly
trained
individuals.
Methods
20
non-fatigued
participants
underwent
prospective
randomised
interventional
comparing
impacts
FLO
and
NAP
both
supine
standing
HRV.
Measurements
were
taken
before
after
each
intervention
under
controlled
conditions,
subjective
experiences
assessed
through
questionnaires.
Results
associated
with
changes
HRV
parameters
but
did
so
differently.
significantly
enhanced
parasympathetic
activity,
as
evidenced
by
increased
log-transformed
root
mean
square
successive
differences
(p=0.02)
power
spectral
density
(p=0.03)
relative
(HR)
values,
confirming
its
effectiveness
promoting
autonomic
recovery.
In
contrast,
despite
being
better
perceived
regarding
well-being
(p=0.04),
conferred
no
significant
decreased
HR
(p=0.02).
However,
post-intervention
comparisons
not
statistically
different.
While
following
interventions,
measurements
showed
non-significant
increase
for
compared
(p=0.056).
Conclusion
individuals,
demonstrated
minimal
impact
acute
function.
appears
more
effective
enhancing
while
provides
enjoyable
experience.
These
findings
underscore
importance
personalised
recovery
strategies
emphasise
need
further
research
into
individual
responses
long-term
these
interventions.
Язык: Английский