To study the effect of Yoga and Meditation on Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosed as per 2010 ACR/EULAR RA Classification Criteria
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2017/05/008589
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Rima Dada
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
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.
Exclusion Criteria
Non specific musculoskeletal diseases as well as other types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gouty arthritis and Pregnant women and lactating mothers will be excluded from the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess various parameters like inflammatory cytokines (TNF alpha,IL-17), TLC, DLC, beta endorphins, DHEAS, cortisol and oxidative <br/ ><br>stress levelsTimepoint: 0 day, 15 days, 90 days and 180 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To study and compare the disease activity and quality of life of patientsTimepoint: 0 day, 15 days, 90 days and 180 days