Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle Protocol for Type 2 Diabetes: A Feasibility Study

Part of paid clinical trials in Asheville, North Carolina.

Sponsor
Maharishi International University
Study ID
NCT07400276
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Maharishi Ayurveda Lifestyle Program — BEHAVIORAL
    A 12-week integrative behavioral lifestyle program combining 1. an Ayurvedic Diabetic Diet and Reset (DDR) Plan emphasizing low-glycemic-index food choices, meal regularity, and health-related lifestyle behaviors aligned with Ayurvedic principles; 2. guided Maharishi Yoga Asanas; and 3. daily Bhramari Pranayama breathing practice. The program was supported through scheduled phone and text check-ins.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 2, 2025
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Aug 22, 2025
Completion
Sep 3, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
17 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Ayurveda Lifestyle Program
    Participants in this single-arm feasibility study received a 12-week Maharishi Ayurveda-based lifestyle program that integrated dietary and lifestyle guidance, yoga-based physical activity, and breathing practices. All participants assigned to this arm received the same intervention and were followed for feasibility, adherence, and health-related outcomes.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Health Habits Assessment Scale (HHAS) Score [ Time Frame: Baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Family Health CentersAshevilleNorth Carolina28801-

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