Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Sudarshan Kriya Yoga intervention has effect on the quality of life , anxiety and depression of Type 2 Diabetic Patients.
Detailed description
Diabetes is a psychologically and behaviorally demanding disease; therefore psychosocial factors are relevant to nearly all aspects of its management. Research findings have demonstrated that depression is more common in patients with diabetes than in the general population, at least 15 % of patients have clinical depression.Yoga is a mind-body alternative therapy which can be used to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and related complications. Sudarshan kriya Yoga is a unique yogic breathing practices which involves several types of cyclical breathing patterns, ranging from slow and calming to rapid and stimulating. It is recommended for relaxation, stress management, control of psycho physiological states and to improve organ function. In this pilot study Investigator recruited 24 type 2 diabetic patient and those who consent were provided with 6 days yoga course for a duration of 3 hours and trained to practice SKY at home for 12 week. At baseline and after 6 days of SKY, questionnaire on anxiety, depression and quality of life were provided to them. Biochemical parameters were measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of yoga. Two follow up yoga session were provided to the participants. Primary outcome were pre to post intervention change in the mental health and quality of life.
Interventions
OTHERSKY
Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is a rhythmic breathing exercise with slow and fast breath at a particular pace.It is recommended for stress management as yoga is a mind body control tool. SKY is having effect on multiple organ thus causing the positive effect.
Sponsors
Dasman Diabetes Institute
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Patients showing stress as per the stress indicators. 2. Patients of both gender of age 30 to 65 years on oral anti diabetic agents 3. Patient is able to perform yoga postures and breathing exercise. 4. Patient is able to consent for the study. 5. Patient should be able to understand English as that is the medium used.
Exclusion criteria
1. Bipolar disorder 2. Antidepressant drugs 3. Type 1 diabetes 4. Pregnancy 5. Any acute coronary symptoms in past 6 months 6. Artificial pace-maker 7. Previous (SKY) or any type of spiritual meditation practiced within 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement in quality of life | at 12 week | change in score of Questionnaires on anxiety at 12 week of yoga intervention |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improvement in HbA1c | at12 week of intervention | Change in HbA1c value at 12 week of yoga intervention |
| Improvement in BMI | at 12 week of intervention | Change in BMI at 12 week of yoga intervention |
| Improvement in lipid profile | at 12 week of intervention | Change in lipid levels at 12 week of yoga intervention |
Countries
Kuwait
Outcome results
None listed