Role of Ayurveda-based lifestyle and use of medicinal plants through kitchen garden in primary healthcare

Impact assessment of Ayurveda-based lifestyle advocacy and household utilisation of medicinal plants through kitchen garden in primary healthcare - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110622

Enrollment

450

Registered

2026-05-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The head of the family is willing to give informed written consent. 2. Participants aged 18 years and above irrespective of any gender, socioeconomic status residing in the SC-dominating area. 3. The household has adequate space within its premises to develop the kitchen garden. 4. The family is capable of plant care and the sustainability of the plant. 5. Participants should be available for screening, followed by enrollment and periodic follow-up assessments during the study period.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of severe systemic illness or chronic medical conditions requiring special care.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in Quality of Life assessed by SF-12.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2 months, 4 months and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Proportion of participants who adopted Ayurveda-based lifestyle practices in their daily lives. Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2 months, 4 months and 6 months;Proportion of participants who utilized medicinal plants as a component of primary healthcare.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Compliance scores reflecting adherence to Dinacharya and Ritucharya practices.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Reduction in household healthcare expenditure related to primary healthcare management.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Sustainability and continued maintenance of medicinal plant at the household level.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months	—

Measure

Time frame

Proportion of participants who adopted Ayurveda-based lifestyle practices in their daily lives. Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2 months, 4 months and 6 months;Proportion of participants who utilized medicinal plants as a component of primary healthcare.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Compliance scores reflecting adherence to Dinacharya and Ritucharya practices.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Reduction in household healthcare expenditure related to primary healthcare management.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months;Sustainability and continued maintenance of medicinal plant at the household level.Timepoint: At the baseline, and at the end of 2nd months, 4th months and 6th months

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ekta

Central council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences

dr.ektadogra@gmail.com07696863979

Outcome results