NCT07400276Completed
Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study
Ayurveda-inspired Diet and Lifestyle Intervention for Glycemic, Anthropometric, and Stress Improvements in Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 10 Feb 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This study looked at whether a 12-week Maharishi Ayurveda diet and lifestyle program was practical and acceptable for adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The program was offered through Family Health Centers in North Carolina and combined three parts: an Ayurvedic-based diet plan, guided yoga postures, and a breathing practice. Seventeen participants started the program, and twelve completed the full 12- week intervention. The study focused on whether participants were able to follow the program regularly, complete study activities, and stay in the study for the full period. Participants were asked to practice the program at least five days per week and received regular support through scheduled and as-needed communication via phone, text messages, email, and video-based materials throughout the study. The study also tracked changes in daily health habits, blood sugar levels, body weight, waist size, stress, and diabetes-related emotional well-being. Some information was collected using questionnaires, and some measurements were taken through clinic visits or home glucose monitoring. Most participants who completed the program were able to follow the activities as instructed. Changes were observed in blood sugar levels, body weight, waist size, and measures of stress and diabetes-related distress. No serious safety concerns were reported. Overall, the study showed that this Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle program could be safely carried out in a primary care setting. The results support further research with larger groups to better understand its potential benefits over time.
- Status (registry)
- Completed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 17 (actual)
- First submitted
- 2 Feb 2026
- Start date
- May 2025
- Primary completion date
- Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi International University
- Diseases
- Type 2 diabetes
- NCT number
- NCT07400276
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Participants enrolled: 17
- From May 2025 to the primary completion date, Aug 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Other illness
- Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
- Recent changes in diabetes medications within the past 3 months
- Uncontrolled psychiatric illness that would interfere with participation
- History of eating disorders
- Allergy or strong aversion to foods used in the study diet
Other
- Current use of insulin
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Physical limitations that prevent participation in yoga or movement practices
- Participation in another lifestyle or intervention study during the study period
Who the study is looking for
- Adults aged 18 to 70 years
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Hemoglobin A1c between 6.5% and 9.5%
- Receiving primary care at the Family Health Centers in North Carolina
- Stable oral diabetes medication regimen for at least 3 months prior to enrollment
- Able and willing to follow the study diet, yoga, and breathing practices
- Able to communicate in English
- Able to provide informed consent
Age in the registry: 18 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
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| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health Centers Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Asheville | United States | Unknown status |
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