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Yoga and fatty liver

A randomised controlled trial of 6 months yogic exercises vs. regular physical activity on body composition, multiple metabolic measures in north Indian Individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/06/019909
Enrollment
250
Registered
2019-06-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K760- Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Yogic exercises: Yogic exercises for 45 to 60 minutes per day for 5 days in a week Control Intervention1: Regular physical activity other than yoga with dietary modifications: Regular p

Sponsors

Department of Science and Technology Govt of India
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Body Mass index (25-35 Kg/m2) 2. Diagnosed to have NAFLD on ultrasonography/fibroscan/liver biopsy 3. Intend to follow up regularly will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Known or detected case of diabetes mellitus 2. Acute infections and advanced end-organ damage 3. History of pancreatitis/ any pancreatic disease 4. Presence of other liver diseases (alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis virus infection, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, drug-induced liver damage etc) 5. On any medication within last one month which could potentially influence insulin secretion and/or insulin sensitivity 6. Pregnancy and lactation 7. Severe end organ damage or chronic diseases: renal/ hepatic failure, any malignancy, nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption etc. 8. Contraindications for MRI scan, loss of any limb 9. On anti-obesity drugs like orlistat, liraglutide 10. Diseases restricting moderate intensity physical activity and/or yoga exercises like Joint diseases, cardiovascular diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of yogic exercises on body composition, metabolic profileTimepoint: baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of yogic exercises on liver and pancreatic fatTimepoint: baseline and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNAVAL K VIKRAM

A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi

navalvikram@gmail.com01126593678

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026