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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2025

Therapeutic Yoga: A feasible complementary approach for glycemic control in individuals with impaired fasting glucose and elevated HbA1c.

Gitika Bhasin, Rucha S Dafale, K Annapoorna, Shobha U Kamath, Divya Matlani, Raju Rana, Mukhyaprana M Prabhu, Akhilesh K Pandey, Sahana Shetty, Lavya Shetty and 2 more

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Gitika BhasinDivision of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Rucha S DafaleDepartment of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
K AnnapoornaDivision of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Shobha U KamathDepartment of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Divya MatlaniYogananda School of Spirituality and Happiness, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh, 173229, India.
Raju RanaDepartment of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Mukhyaprana M PrabhuDepartment of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Akhilesh K PandeyDepartment of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Sahana ShettyDepartment of Endocrinology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
Lavya ShettyDivision of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
K VasanthalaxmiDepartment of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
S D ManjulaDepartment of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.

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Background: Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) with elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a key precursor to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although asymptomatic, IFG significantly raises the risk of developing T2DM and cardiovascular complications, emphasizing the need for early intervention. The Therapeutic Yoga Module (TYM) was designed to offer a feasible and effective remedy for improving glycemic control. Methods: The TYM was designed by combining different yoga practices including asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and dhyana. After validating the module, a feasibility study was carried out on 12 individuals. Subsequently, the preliminary impact was assessed on 29 individuals (intervention group = 14 and control group = 15) with IFG. The study evaluated practicality, participant acceptance, and changes in Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) and HbA1c levels over 12 weeks. Results: The TYM achieved a content validity index (CVI) of 0.75, with 15 out of 20 practices deemed effective by the expert panel. The Intra-Class Correlation (ICC) coefficient of 0.864 indicated strong reliability. Feasibility testing revealed high participant acceptance, with an average attendance rate of 84.9 %. The intervention group showed significant improvements in FBG (from 108.79 mg/dL to 91.00 mg/dL, P < 0.001) and HbA1c (from 6.00 % to 5.73 %, P < 0.001), compared to the control group, which had more modest improvements. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) analysis confirmed that these improvements were primarily attributable to TYM. Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that TYM may be a promising complementary intervention for individuals with IFG or at risk of T2DM. Trial registration: Clinical Trials Registry - India (CTRI); Registration number: CTRI/2022/04/042307; Registration Date: April 29, 2022.

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