An observational study to explore the outcome of multimodal Ayurveda treatment in the management of chronic kidney disease-A prospective cohort study

Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) is worldwide threat to public health and multiply risk on major non-communicable diseases, including CVD , DM Type 1 & 2 . However , with ageing CKD become a leading cause of mortality. In India, the  annual prevalence of CKD is 800 per million population (pmp), and the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is 150–200 pmp. with majority of the patients requiring hemodialysis and transplant, this poses significant financial burden over the affected families with approximately 146% unable to afford medical bills. . Inspite of treatment, there is significant reduction in the quality of the life of the patients. thus, increasing number of patients resort to AYUSH systems of medicine for care. The present study is an effort to document the outcomes of Ayurveda clinical practice in the management of CKD, both in terms of objective and subjective parameters. this will serve as a reference for developing future hypothesis for conducting large scale clinical trials.