naturopathy based fasting on healthy adults

Physiological Effects of 10-Days Naturopathy-Based Fasting on Body Composition, Heart rate Variability, Fasting Glucose And Insulin in Healthy Adults: Self as a Controlled Study - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/06/089743

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Fasting: Participants will undergo a 10-days structured naturopathy-based fasting regimen under continuous medical supervision. The fasting program is organized into distinct dietary ph

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy individuals with no known chronic medical conditions 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) in a healthy to mildly overweight range (approximately 18.5 29.9 kg/m ) ensuring participants are neither underweight nor severely obese. 3. Willingness to comply with the fasting protocol and available to reside in or attend the study site for the full duration. 4. Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with any diagnosed chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or autoimmune conditions) 2. History of recent hospitalization or surgery within the past 6 months 3. Current use of medications or supplements that may affect metabolism, autonomic function, or glucose regulation 4. Individuals with a history of eating disorders or underweight (BMI less than 18.5 kg per m ) 5. Participants with known psychiatric or neurological disorders 6. Pregnant or lactating women 7. Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Use

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body Composition Parameters: oBody weight (kg) oBody fat percentage (%) oLean body mass (kg) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Parameters Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Fasting InsulinTimepoint: Data will be collected at 2 time points: 1. Baseline: Before starting the Intervention 2. after 10 days (post): After completion of Intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Working Memory Performance: Assessed using the 2-back task (accuracy & response time). Quality of Life: Measured using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (physical, psychological, social, & environmental domains). Sleep Quality: Assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Subjective Well-being: Measured by the WHO-5 Well-Being Index or Likert scales. Self-Reported Daily Experiences: Daily records of energy levels, appetite, digestion, & bowel movements using Visual Analog Scales (VAS). Adherence & Tolerance: Documented through daily checklists & participant feedback, including any reported symptoms or challengesTimepoint: Data will be collected at 2 time points: 1. Baseline: Before starting the Intervention 2. After 10 days (Post): After completion of Intervention	—

Measure

Time frame

Working Memory Performance: Assessed using the 2-back task (accuracy & response time). Quality of Life: Measured using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (physical, psychological, social, & environmental domains). Sleep Quality: Assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Subjective Well-being: Measured by the WHO-5 Well-Being Index or Likert scales. Self-Reported Daily Experiences: Daily records of energy levels, appetite, digestion, & bowel movements using Visual Analog Scales (VAS). Adherence & Tolerance: Documented through daily checklists & participant feedback, including any reported symptoms or challengesTimepoint: Data will be collected at 2 time points: 1. Baseline: Before starting the Intervention 2. After 10 days (Post): After completion of Intervention

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vadiraja H S

Central Research institute of Yoga & Naturopathy

niteshroccryn@gmail.com9008331208

Outcome results