Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Vedic medicine, Ayurveda, Transcendental Meditation
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a multimodality Vedic Medicine treatment protocol for the management of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Detailed description
Maharishi Vedic Medicine (MVM) represents a synthesis of Vedic sciences, including Ayur-Veda, into a single, comprehensive, natural approach to health care. The objectives of this phase II pilot trial are to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of implementing a multi-modality MVM intervention for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, and to measure the impact of such a protocol on overall glycemic control.
Interventions
DRUGVedic Medicine
Sponsors
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Kaiser Permanente members * Newly diagnosed type 2 Diabetes * Baseline glycosylated hemoglobin level of 6.0-7.9.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy or nursing mother * Currently taking warfarin * Diagnosis of psychotic disorder or recent hospitalization for depression * Unable to comply with or attend treatment sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HbA1C | 3 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fasting Glucose | 3 and 6 months |
| Lipids | 3 and 6 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed