Association of Autonomic Balance With Phone Call Duration in Healthy Individuals

Authors: Gangwar V, Gupta S, Verma M, et al.

Year: 01/09/2023

Category: Health Sciences

Journal: Cureus

Institution: AD Instruments South Asia (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33566

URL: https://www.cureus.com/articles/129516-association-of-autonomic-balance-with-phone-call-duration-in-healthy-individuals

Abstract

Overview

The research conducted examines the impacts of mobile phone call duration on autonomic balance in individuals, specifically evaluating heart rate variability (HRV) across different stages of mobile usage.

Methodology

  • A sample of 30 healthy subjects, aged 18-30, with over five years of mobile phone usage and a minimum daily usage of 30 minutes, was analyzed.
  • HRV was recorded using advanced three-channel physiographs and analyzed under three conditions: baseline, during phone usage, and post-phone usage.

Findings

Various time and frequency domain parameters of HRV were measured. A significant difference was found in the pRR50 parameter among the three testing phases. No other significant changes were noted in parameters such as SDNN, RMSSD, and blood pressure before, during, and after mobile phone exposure.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that mobile phone calls can influence HRV and autonomic balance, potentially due to the electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phones alongside the act of speaking. Further research is advisable to fully understand this relationship and its implications for long-term health.

phone call duration autonomic balance electromagnetic fields health heart rate variability
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