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NCT Number: NCT00065650

Pilot Study of Vedic Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodality Vedic Medicine treatment protocol for the management of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

25 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research

Portland, Oregon, 97227, United States

About this study

Maharishi Vedic Medicine (MVM) represents a synthesis of Vedic sciences, including Ayur-Veda, into a single, comprehensive, natural approach to health care. The objectives of this phase II pilot trial are to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of implementing a multi-modality MVM intervention for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, and to measure the impact of such a protocol on overall glycemic control.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Kaiser Permanente members
  • Newly diagnosed type 2 Diabetes
  • Baseline glycosylated hemoglobin level of 6.0-7.9.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy or nursing mother
  • Currently taking warfarin
  • Diagnosis of psychotic disorder or recent hospitalization for depression
  • Unable to comply with or attend treatment sessions

Treatment and study plan

Vedic Medicine

Drug

Vedic Medicine

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. HbA1C

    Time frame: 3 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Fasting Glucose

    Time frame: 3 and 6 months

  2. Lipids

    Time frame: 3 and 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Nih

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2003
Study completion
2004
First posted
Jul 31, 2003
Registry last updated
Apr 15, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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