A comparative study of audio and visual reaction time in obese and non-obese subjects

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Ayesha Munawar ◽  
Abdul Aleem
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Visual Reaction Time ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Yellow Color ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Auditory Reaction Time ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Obese Control ◽  
Audiovisual Stimuli

Background: Reaction time provides indirect index of processing capability of CNS and also a means of determining sensorimotor performance. The present study was undertaken to study and compare audio and visual reaction time in healthy obese subjects with non-obese subjects. Aims and Objectives: This prospective study was undertaken to find out whether obesity in otherwise healthy individuals is associated with any alteration in auditory and visual reaction time. Materials and Methods: The study involved 100 subjects 50 obese (cases) and 50 non-obese (control) of both sexes within age group 18-60 years. The Anthropometric parameters under study are height in meters, weight in kg to calculate BMI. Then we measured auditory reaction time (ART) and visual reaction time (VRT) and compared in 2 groups. This comparative study was carried out in Dr. S.C.G.M.C, Vishnupuri, Nanded. Results: We have found that auditory and visual reaction time was longer in obese subjects than non-obese control. There was a significant increase in (P<0.05) ART to sufficient sound and significant increase in VRT(P<0.001) to yellow color. Conclusion: We conclude that there is evidence of sensory motor slowing and delay in CNS processing in obesity as suggested by increased reaction time to audiovisual stimuli.

Effect of Bhramari pranayama practice on simple reaction time in healthy adolescents – a randomized control trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maheshkumar Kuppusamy ◽  
Dilara Kamaldeen ◽  
Ravishankar Pitani ◽  
Julius Amaldas ◽  
Padmavathi Ramasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Simple Reaction Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Visual Reaction Time ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Auditory Reaction Time ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Apparently Healthy

AbstractObjectivesThe improvement in the/reaction time is important, as it is an indicator of cognitive function. Therefore, there is a need, especially for adolescents in the form of techniques or courses that can improve the reaction time. Yoga was found to cause a better improvement in the health of the individuals. The present study intended to show the effects of Bhramari pranayama (Bhr.P) on reaction time in the healthy adolescents.MethodsOf the 730 potential subjects screened, 520 apparently healthy adolescents randomly assigned to either the Bhr.P group (n-260) or control group (n-260). Bhr.P group practiced the bhramari pranayama for 3 days in a week for 6 months. The Auditory Reaction Time (ART) and the Visual Reaction Time (VRT) were assessed before and after Bhr.P pranayama practice.ResultsBhr.P group shows significant shortening of response time in both VRT (from 267.13 ± 52.65 to 249.87 ± 39.41 ms) and ART (from 237.42 ± 48.12 to 227.91 ± 34.60 ms) after 6 months of Bhr.P practice. In control group subjects, no such significant changes were found (p > 0.05).ConclusionsShortening of RT implies an improvement in the information processing and reflexes. This beneficial effect of Bhr.P on reaction time can be used for improving cognitive function in the adolescents for their academic performances.

scholarly journals AUDITORY REACTION TIME MEASUREMENT WITH OBSERVER-BASED PSYCHOPHYSICAL PROCEDURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasam Yildirim Baskurt ◽  
Gunay Kirkim
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Behavioral Response ◽  
Simple Reaction Time ◽  
Normal Hearing ◽  
Time Measurement ◽  
Visual Reaction Time ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Reaction Time Measurement ◽  
Auditory Reaction Time ◽  
The Subject

Reaction is defined as a behavioral response to a stimulus. The stimulus can be auditory or visual. Reaction time (RT) is determined as the time between the onset of the stimulus and response. According to this definition, the auditory RT is the time between the auditory stimulus and the response. Simple reaction time has been the subject of comparison of many different groups with both auditory and visual stimuli. When the simple auditory and visual RT in normal hearing individuals are compared, it has been observed that the auditory RT is faster than visual reaction. Auditory RT in womens's was observed slower than men. In many different studies, average values are 180-200 ms for visual RT and 140-160 ms for auditory RT with normal hearing and sighted individuals. Keywords: Reaction Time, Cochlear Implant, Hearing loss

scholarly journals CORRELATION OF GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS WITH AUDITORY AND VISUAL REACTION TIME IN DIABETICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Shweta Patil ◽  
Sangita Phatale ◽  
Basavaraj Malipatil
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Visual Reaction Time ◽  
Visual Reaction ◽  
Auditory Reaction Time ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Hba1c Levels ◽  
Group 1

Relevance. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders wherein hyperglycemia occurs either due to lack of insulin secretion and/or reduced insulin sensitivity of the tissues. One of the commonest complications of diabetes is neuropathy and its severity will depend on how long and how high the hyperglycemia has been prevalent. Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes affects the peripheral nerves and slows psychomotor responses in persons who do not have proper glycemic control. This decreased psychomotor response because improper glycemic control affects the reaction time in diabetics. Objective: to assess and compare the auditory and visual reaction time in group-1 and group-2 diabetics and to correlate it with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in both the groups. Methods. The study was conducted on 60 subjects aged between 40-50 years after obtaining the permission of the ethical committee of our institution. The group consisted of 60 well-controlled diabetic patients (HbA1c < 7%) with a history of diabetes for 1-10 years attending the medical OPD of Basaveshwar teaching and general hospital, Gulbarga. Diabetics with HbA1c 5-6% were grouped as group-1 and those with HbA1c 6-7% as group 2. The visual reaction time for a green and red light and auditory reaction time for tone and click sound were measured by using reaction time apparatus 2x4, Anand agencies Pune. HbA1c was done by the micro-column method. Results. The visual and auditory reaction time of diabetics with HbA1c 5-6% was faster as compared to the diabetics with HbA1c 6-7% with P< 0.001 and a statistically significant positive correlation was found between HbA1c levels and the visual and auditory reaction time. Conclusion. Poor glycemic control slows psychomotor responses and thus affects the visual and auditory reaction time.

Comparative study of auditory and visual reaction time in bus drivers and age matched controls

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 08-10
Author(s):  
Sunitha M ◽  
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Komal Mankar ◽  
Suresh Y Bondade S ◽  
S V Brid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Visual Reaction Time ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Visual Reaction
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