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Association Between Siddha Body Types and High Cholesterol Among Patients

Analytical, Case-control Study to Estimate the possible Association of Yakkai Ilakkanam (Siddha Somatotype) and Elevated Lipid Profile in Patients visiting NIS OPD - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106495
Enrollment
210
Registered
2026-03-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E785- Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

National Institute of Siddha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age group 25 to 60 years All genders Able and willing to provide informed consent and fasting blood sample Known Case of Dyslipidemia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant/Lactating women Secondary causes of dyslipidemia (e.g.,nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism, liver disease) Incomplete lipid profile data Participants with chronic systemic illness and vulnerable group.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The proportion of Yaakkai Ilakkanam and Cardiovascular risk with lipid profile elevation Patients attending NIS OPD will be described at baselineTimepoint: baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Naadi observed in the subjects will be documented at baselineTimepoint: baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Elansekaran S

National Institute of Siddha

sekarnis78@gmail.com9962536907

Outcome results

None listed

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