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A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Yoga Along with Standard Treatment in Patients with Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Effectiveness of an Integrative Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Yogic Intervention as an Adjunct to Standard Care in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Two-Arm Comparative Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112258
Enrollment
132
Registered
2026-06-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K768- Other specified diseases of liver

Interventions

Intervention1: Integrated Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy: Participants in the intervention group will receive standard conventional care along with an integrative therapeutic program incorporating Ayurv

Sponsors

Patanjali Research Foundation
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Both male and female participants aged 18 60 years diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) based on clinical evaluation and abdominal ultrasonography showing fatty liver (Grade 1 3). 2.Patients with mild to moderate hepatic steatosis without evidence of advanced liver disease such as cirrhosis. 3.Patients willing to participate in the integrative intervention including Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Yogic practices and able to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits. 4.Patients who are stable on routine medical care and lifestyle advice, if any, for at least the past one month. 5.Patients who provide written informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with alcohol-related liver disease or significant alcohol consumption. 2.Patients with other chronic liver diseases such as viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B or C), autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson s disease, or drug-induced liver injury. 3.Patients with advanced liver disease, including cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatocellular carcinoma. 4.Patients with severe systemic comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, renal failure, or active infection that may interfere with the study outcomes. 5.Pregnant or lactating women. 6.Patients who are currently participating in another clinical trial or receiving alternative therapies that may influence liver function or metabolic parameters.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in liver function parameters, including serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, from baseline to the end of the intervention. Change in hepatic steatosis severity, assessed by abdominal ultrasonography grading of fatty liver, from baseline to the end of the intervention.Timepoint: ALT and AST levels: Baseline (Week 0) and Endline (Week 12) Ultrasonography grading of fatty liver: Baseline (Week 0) and Endline (Week 12)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and waist hip ratio from baseline to Weeks 6 and 12. Change in fasting blood glucose and lipid profile parameters from baseline to Weeks 6 and 12. Change in insulin resistance indices from baseline to Week 12. Change in WHOQOL-BREF score from baseline to Weeks 6 and 12. Change in dietary and lifestyle assessment scores from baseline to Weeks 6 and 12. Incidence of adverse events during the 12-week study period.Timepoint: Anthropometric parameters (Body weight, BMI, Waist circumference, Waist hip ratio): Baseline (Week 0), Follow up (Week 6), and Endline (Week 12) Fasting blood glucose: Baseline (Week 0), Follow up (Week 6), and Endline (Week 12) Lipid profile (Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL): Baseline (Week 0), Follow up (Week 6), and Endline (Week 12) Insulin resistance indicators: Baseline (Week 0) and Endline (Week 12) Quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF): Baseline (Week 0), Follow up (Week 6), and Endline (Week 12) Dietary habits and lifestyle patterns: Baseline (Week 0), Follow up (Week 6), and Endline (Week 12) Adverse events and safety monitoring: Continuously from enrollment until study completion (Week 12)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prashant Katiyar

Patanjali Research Foundation, Haridwar

prashant.katiyar@patanjali.res.in9634704720

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026