To study the effect of Yoga and Meditation on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2017
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Yoga and Meditation: Yoga based lifestyle intervention comprises of Asanas(physical postures), Pranayama(breathing exercise), Dhayna(Meditation) and counselling and education on healthy lifestyle. Intervention2: Yoga and Meditation: Yoga based lifestyle intervention program comprises Asanas(physical postures), Pranayama(breathing exercise), Dhayna(Meditation) and counselling and education on healthy lifestyle. Duration: 2hours per day for 21 days under the supervision of yoga instructor, followed by a regular follow up of patient till 6 months. Control Intervention1: Routine day to day physical and mental activity: Activities of daily living does not include yoga or consumption of any special herbal nutritive or medications. Duration: Patient should follow this for 6 months. CONDITION: Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed as per 2010 ACR/EULAR RA Classification Criteria PRIMARY OUTCOME: To assess various parameters like inflammatory cytokines (TNF alpha,IL‐17), TLC, DLC, beta endorphins, DHEAS, cortisol and oxidative ; stress levels‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0 day, 15 days, 90 days and 180 days SECONDARY OUTCOME: To study and compare the disease activity and quality of life of patients‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0 day, 15 days, 90 days and 180 days INCLUSION CRITERIA: 60 subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis who are able to perform basic yoga exercises and postures. Normal constant healthy eating habits and no change in dietary habits during the entire study.
Epistemonikos ID: 6383d6f53d545c58e789468bb9fb8ae139f1c69b
First added on: Mar 23, 2022