Health Condition 1: E46- Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. BMI less than 18.5 kg/m2 2. Participants between 20 to 40 years of age. 3. Participants who are willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants having diagnosed systemic disorders such as cardiac diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, tuberculosis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, anorexia nervosa, or other significant systemic illnesses. Participants having Karshya underweight due to drug induced Addison disease, hyperthyroidism, anaemia induced undernourishment, or other endocrine and hormonal disorders. Participants with diagnosed psychiatric or psychological disorders, or those currently receiving pharmacological treatment for a mental health condition. Participants with a history of unintentional weight loss of five to ten percent or more within the past six months, or ten to twenty percent beyond six months. Participants with symptoms suggestive of malabsorption syndrome, including chronic diarrhoea, steatorrhea, unexplained weight loss, abdominal bloating, or features of nutrient deficiency. Participants with lactose intolerance. Participants with a history of substance addiction, including alcohol dependence, tobacco use in smoked or smokeless forms, Mava consumption, or abuse of psychoactive substances such as opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives, or stimulants within the past six months. Pregnant and lactating women. Participants currently receiving oral nutritional supplements will be excluded. Those who discontinue such supplements may be enrolled after completion of a two week washout period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in signs and symptoms of Karshya. Improvement in weight, BMI, anthropometric measurements, and body fat composition. Improvement in IFN Gamma in adult Karshya individual. Timepoint: 90 Days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Agnibala. Improvement in Quality of life using the WHOQOL BREF. Improvement in psychological well being GHQ 12 ScoresTimepoint: 90 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shalinee Kumari Mishra
Institute of Research and teaching in Ayurveda, Jamnagar
Outcome results
None listed