Health Condition 1: M057- Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor without organ or systems involvement
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga therapy group: The participants in this experimental group will receive Yoga therapy in addition to standard medical management. The intervention will be delivered through guided s
Sponsors
NIL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Stable on DMARDs for for more than or equal to three months Willingness to participate and comply with study protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute RA flare-up or comorbid conditions requiring immediate medical intervention Major psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment interfering with participation Pregnancy or significant physical disability limiting yoga practice Regular yoga practice in the past 6 months, defined as more than 2 hours per week of structured yoga practice Engagement in other structured physical exercise programs (e.g., swimming, aerobics, running, weight training, Pilates, or equivalent) in the past 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effectiveness of adjuvant yoga therapy intervention in reducing pain and improving functionality and quality of life in women with Rheumatoid ArthritisTimepoint: 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess improvements in fatigue and energy levelsTimepoint: 12 weeks;To evaluate changes in psychological outcomes, including depression and mental health domainsTimepoint: 12 weeks;To observe changes in inflammatory and biological markers, including CRP (C-reactive protein), ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CBC (Complete blood count), IL-6 (Interleukin-6)Timepoint: 12 weeks;To assess changes in functional status and mobilityTimepoint: 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactProf Dr Meena Ramanathan
Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM)
Outcome results
None listed