Health Condition 1: null- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients(Group I): Naturopathy & Yoga plus Allopathic Medicine
Each group will be consisting of Forty-Eight (48) patients including dropouts. Further for treatment, each group will be divided into two sub groups i.e. each batch of Twenty-Four (24) patients. Each
Sponsors
Indian Council of Medical Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A) and satisfying the American College of Rheumatology (A.C.R.) criteria (Grade I and II) since past six weeks atleast. ACR Classification Criteria of Functional status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Grade I: Completely able to perform usual activities of daily living (self care, vocational, and avocational). Grade II: Able to perform usual self-care and vocational activities, but limited in avocational activities.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients who have a past history of Severe Cardiac dysfunction (atrial fibrillation, Heart failure, myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypertension, or stroke). 2.Patients with concurrent serious hepatic disorders defined as AST and/or ALT > 3 times of the upper normal limit. 3.Patients with concurrent serious renal disorders defined as Serum creatinine > 4.0mg/dl. 4.Patients with concurrent serious pulmonary dysfunction. 5.Patients with other concurrent severe diseases. 6. Patient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus defined as Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) > 10% 7.Patient with cerebrovascular event during the last 12 months . 8.Women who are pregnant or lactating. 9.Alcoholics. 10.Drug abusers. 11.Patient with history of malignancy within past 2 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Project aims at archiving the objective of improvement in the condition of patients in his/her functionality , relief from pain and social and economic activity.Timepoint: The total treatment period for each patient is one year. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in the patients Biochemistry, Inflammatory Markers, Immunological Markers and general Health for sustainability.Timepoint: one year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRukamani Nair
Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram
Outcome results
None listed