effect of different diet preparation on weight gain

Phase 3

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: CTRI/2013/05/003689
• Lead Sponsor: INSTITUTE FOR POSTGRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA

Brief Summary

The study wasconducted to assess the effect of Kodrava (*Paspalum scrobiculatum* Linn.)administered in the form of Yavagoo (Gruel) and Odana (rice) on Sthaulya. Thepatients selected for the study were randomly divided into 2 groups.  In group A, 58 patients were registered, outof which 51 patients completed the therapy and 7 patients discontinued thetherapy. In group B 61 patients were registered, out of which 51 completed thetherapy and 10 patients discontinued the therapy in between.  Results: After thetreatment, in Group A maximum improvement (83.33%) was noticed in Atipiapasa (excessthirst). More than 60% of improvement was reported in Angagaurava(Heaviness in body), Atikshudha (excess hunger), Kshudrashwasha (Dyspnoea onexertion), Alpavyayama (weakness in exercise) and Alpavyavaya (less libido).  The improvement was observed in othersymptoms also and the results were highly significant except Snigdhangata (oilybody luster) where there was significant result found. After the treatment, in Group B maximumimprovement (100%) was noticed in Atipipasa (excess thirst), Alpavyavaya (lesslibido) (83.33%), Alpavyayama (weakness in exercise)  (68.23%), Kshudrashwasa (dysponea on exertion)(62.26%) and Angashaithilya (Flabbiness in the body)  (57.89%). The improvement was observed in other symptomsalso and the results were highly significant except Snigdhangata (oily bodyluster) where there was insignificant result found. Weight was reduced by 5.26% in group A and5.22% in group B, while BMI was reduced by 4.94% and 5.18% respectively ingroup A & group B. These are statistically highly significant. Group A the decreaseobserved in various body circumferences were Hip (2.46%), Abdomen (1.97%), Midcalf (2.09%). The results were significant. Group B the decrease observed invarious body circumferences were Abdomen (2.35%), Hip (1.73%), Mid thigh (1.11%), Mid arm (1.27%). The results were statistically significant.In Group A thereduction was observed in various skin fold thickness i.e. Biceps (0.37%),Triceps (0.55%), Scapular (0.78%), Abdomen (1.08%), Supra iliac (0.73%). Theresults were significant. In group B the reduction was observed in various skinfold thickness i.e. Biceps (0.51%), Triceps (0.47%), Scapular (0.76%), Abdomen (0.85%),Supra iliac (0.61%). The results were significant.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 2016-01-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Patients between the age group of 20 years to 60 years and having classical signs and symptoms of Sthaulya i.e. Chala Sphik Udara Stana, Kruchravyavaya, Angagandha, Swedadhikya, Kshudhadhikya, Pipasadhikya, Kshudra Shwasa, Nidradhikya.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Age of patient less than 20 years and more than 60 years.
• 2.Patients having major illness like cardiac diseases, diabetes mellitus etc & also the involvement of other systemic disorders.
• 3.Patients having Sthaulya due to genetics, pregnancy, drug induced, cushing’s syndrome, hypothyroidism, other hormonal disorder and related to any disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
decrease in symptoms and weight loss after 30 days of treatment.	May 2013

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight loss	June 2014

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Basic Principles; 🇮🇳 Jamnagar, GUJARAT, India

Department of Basic Principles

🇮🇳Jamnagar, GUJARAT, India

Dr khushbu Gupta

Principal investigator

09586283184

khushirg11@gmail.com