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Ancient ayurveda program shows promise for diabetes control in small study

NCT ID NCT07400276

Disease control Sponsor: Maharishi International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a 12-week Ayurveda-inspired program combining a special diet, yoga, and breathing exercises was practical for adults with type 2 diabetes. Seventeen people started, and twelve completed the program. Participants followed the plan at least five days a week with phone and text support. The study found the program was safe and doable, and those who finished showed improvements in blood sugar, weight, waist size, and stress levels. Larger studies are needed to confirm these benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ayurvedic diet, yoga, and breathing program
What this could lead to
If larger studies confirm these results, this program could offer a safe, drug-free way to help manage type 2 diabetes alongside standard care.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 12 completers. The results are promising but not proof of effectiveness, and the program requires significant lifestyle changes that may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * 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 Exclusion Criteria * Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes * Current use of insulin * Recent changes in diabetes medications within the past 3 months * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Uncontrolled psychiatric illness that would interfere with participation * Physical limitations that prevent participation in yoga or movement practices * History of eating disorders * Allergy or strong aversion to foods used in the study diet * Participation in another lifestyle or intervention study during the study period

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Conditions

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type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Family Health Centers

    Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, United States

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