Effect on glycemic control, depression and quality of life, in patients of diabetes mellitus with rhythmic breathing (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga and Pranayam) in addition to standard treatment of diabetes

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2009
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Art of Living Basic course, Sudarshan Kriya plus standard treatment: Daily Short Kriya and Weekly Long Kriya At 6 months after patients are randomised into two groups Control Intervention1: standard treatment of diabetes ie., lifestyle measures and antidiabetic drugs: antidiabetic drugs to be given in a dose to keep the HBa1c levels stable between 6 and 9 CONDITION: Diabetes mellitus PRIMARY OUTCOME: Change in HBa1c levels‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: baseline, 3months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months Change in the amount and number of drugs the patient is taking‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months change in the neuropsychiatric status as assesed by MINI international neuropsychiatric interview‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months Change in the quality of life‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months SECONDARY OUTCOME: change in lipid profile‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: baseline, 3, 6, 9, 12 months INCLUSION CRITERIA: age equal to or more than 21 years. Type 2 diabetes Duration of diabetes from detection to 10 years Present treatment on lifestyle modification, and drugs whether oral or insulin Glycated haemoglobin levels between 6‐9 Agree for regular followup
Epistemonikos ID: 8093fa270c7aec990517210181e3bf5630a9e1a4
First added on: Aug 22, 2024