Pilot Study of Vedic Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

• Registration Number: NCT00065650
• Lead Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-07
• Study First Submitted: 2003-07-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2003-07-30
• Study First Posted: 2003-07-31
• Study Completion: 2004-01
• Status Verified: 2015-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
HbA1C	3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Lipids	3 and 6 months
Fasting Glucose	3 and 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research; 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States