Study to understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy obesity based on principles of Ayurveda

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: obesity

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/12/029588
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Sumith kumar m

Brief Summary

The *Medho sara* and *Sthaulya* individuals can possess a big body frame (*Bruhat Shareera*), wherein the *Medho sara* is physiology entity and *Sthulya* is pathological, but due to lack of clear identification of difference between these two entities, one may consider a healthy individual as *Sthaulya* (obese) and a pathological individual as *Medho Sara*. Conventional cut-offs used to identify the risk at asymptomatic stage, do not fully appreciate Pathological adiposity and metabolic risk in Indians. In such a scenario, it is necessary to provide an alternative method, which will predict the metabolic risk at the early age.

A critical evaluation of *Medho Dhatu* (Adipose tissue) in the form of *Sara* and *Sthaulya*, and its relation with Bio-chemical changes may provide a simple method based on clinical assessment to predict the future risk and severity of these problems and will give specific view point for the prevention and treatment of these conditions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2020-03-12
• Study Start: 2020-12-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 305

Inclusion Criteria

• 1)BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, 2)No history of major illness, 3)Not taking any kind of medication which affect the weight (paroxetine, valproic acid, Fluoxetine, mirtazapine, olanzapine, prednisone, chlorpromazine, amitriptyline, fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine, chlorpropamide, Insulin, atenolol, Birth-control pills, levotyroxin.
• 4. The volunteer should be willing to abide by trial procedures and give written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals suffering from any infectious disease, 2) Individuals taking weight gain supplements, 3) Individuals undergoing elective surgeries (abdominoplasty), 4) Individuals suffering from psychological disorders, 5) Non ambulatory vi.Pregnant and lactating females.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of Medho Sara and Sthaulya parameters in individuals of high BMI	1 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Study the Biochemical changes in Medho Sara and Sthaulya individuals	1 Year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KLE AYURVEDA HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE; 🇮🇳 Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

KLE AYURVEDA HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE

🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Sumith Kumar M

Principal investigator

9995635703

sumithkumar.kaher@kleayurworld.edu.in