Efficacy of a Video Based Yoga protocol for patients recovered from Covid-19

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

Brief Summary: The study will be conducted on two parallel parts. Part A will consist of a healthy population and Part B will include the COVID-19 recovered patients. A total of 50 in each arm will be recruited for the study. Intervention based on the allocation of group after randomization each participant will be given either Standard care or Comprehensive treatment module. Standard care will include medical management if required and general counselling including dietary counseling and physical activity advice. A Yoga based intervention module will be developed. After the development, the module will be sent to different experts for peer view and rating of different components of the module will be done. The internet-based yogic intervention will be delivered in the form of videos. It includes yogic exercise. It aims to balance mental and physical health through breathing techniques (Pranayama), postures (Asana), and meditation (Dhyana). The trial is expected to be completed within one year.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Willingness to participate in the study.
Age between 20-65 years.
Access to the internet/smartphone/laptop to watch virtual video based yoga sessions.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals suffering from any kind of chronic diseases.
Individuals with physical limitations making them unable to perform yoga asanas.
Individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or smoking more than 5 cigarettes a day.
Individuals taking any kind of medications.
Individuals who are severely overweight (BMI> 35).
Individuals working in night shifts.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in the level of multiple cytokines.	The assessment will be done at baseline (pre-intervention assessment) at 3 months and at 6 months (post intervention)
Reduction in stress hormones levels.	The assessment will be done at baseline (pre-intervention assessment) at 3 months and at 6 months (post intervention)
Reduction in oxidative stress parameters such as malondialdehyde and F2-isoprostane.	The assessment will be done at baseline (pre-intervention assessment) at 3 months and at 6 months (post intervention)
Improvement in antioxidant components such glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase activities.	The assessment will be done at baseline (pre-intervention assessment) at 3 months and at 6 months (post intervention)
Improvement in the scores of DASS.	The assessment will be done at baseline (pre-intervention assessment) at 3 months and at 6 months (post intervention)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Impact of Yoga practice on oxidative stress, antioxidant components, immune functions, and secretion of stress hormones, in healthy individuals and in patients who have recovered from Covid 19 infection.	Impact of Covid 19 infections on bio-parameters, such as oxidative stress, antioxidant components, immune functions, and secretion of stress hormones, in patients who have recovered from Covid 19 infections compared to healthy individuals.

Locations (2): Department of Laboratory Medicine
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Delhi, DELHI, India
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
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Delhi, DELHI, India
Department of Laboratory Medicine
🇮🇳Delhi, DELHI, India
Dr Sudip Kumar Dutta
Principal investigator
01126593705
dr.sudipdatta@gmail.com