Research Themes

Clinical Research

Clinical Research at TDU fosters transdisciplinary collaboration across the university, facilitating the translation of cutting-edge research into meaningful healthcare solutions. With a strong emphasis on non-communicable diseases, our research includes comprehensive whole-system studies based on Ayurvedic treatment algorithms, product trials, wellness assessments ("Swasthya"), biomarker studies, community health investigations, and the development of predictive medicine tools.

Our dedicated team of doctors and researchers is well-equipped to conduct a variety of clinical and biomarker studies aimed at exploring the effects of Ayurveda on various health condition

Ongoing  and completed research studies with publication details.

 

Ø Systems Biology approach to delineate molecular signatures of Prakriti in healthy humans

Ø Explore the correlation between HLA and Prakriti types in patients of Bone Marrow transplantation from Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre.

Ø Clinical Study on tolerability, treatment adherence, and safety of Drakshavaleha in  the management of Iron Deficiency Anemia: An open label single arm study

Ø Effect of bramhi ghrita on cognitive function in breast cancer patients on adjuvantchemotherapy a randomized controlled trial

Ø An exploratory study to evaluate the gut microbiome of healthy adults and elderly

Ø APilot Study of Real-Time Integration of Ayurveda-Based Treatment Protocols and their Outcomes in Cancer Patients Volunteering at an Ayurveda Hospital-A Retro-Prospective Pragmatic Study

Ø Outcomes of Infertility Management at an Ayurveda Hospital- A Single Arm Observational Study

Ø Outcomes of Diabetes Management at an Ayurveda Hospital- A Single Arm Observational Study

Ø Outcomes of Ayurveda Management in Psoriasis - A Single Arm Pragmatic Study

Ø Effectof Ayurvedic Intervention on Cognition in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients – ATwo-Arm Observational Study.

Ø HASP-Apilot for the feasibility of the Heart Attack and Stroke Predictability Study

Ø Exploring the Clinical Application of Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens) with special reference to Parkinson's Disease: A Retrospective Study  

Completed studies:

Ø  An exploratory pilot study to evaluate the effects of Ayurveda and yoga health practices on Swasthya(wellness) of the health seekers with special reference to respiratory health”

Ø Knowledgeattitudes and practices (KAP) survey on disease Pandu (Anemia)

Ø Outcomesof ischemic strokes treated by Ayurveda

Ø Clinicalevaluation of integrative master health checkup combining Allopathic andAyurveda systems

Ø Fieldtesting the effect of a low-cost point of use copper device on diarrheagenicpathogens in drinking water in villages near Bangalore - An open labelledcontrolled parallel assessment study- (modified version)

Ø Efficacy  and safety of Gymnema caplets in Pre diabeticsubjects: A double-blind placebo controlled clinical study.

Ø Efficacyand safety of Lean care caplets in preobese subjects- a double-blind placebocontrolled clinical study.

Ø Developmentand validation of a self-reporting Prakruti analysis tool

Ø Updatedknowledge on health status of mother and children in select villages in ruralIndia, as well as over view over the current accessible primary health care andself-care options.

Ø Theeffect of Ayurvedic enema (Lekhana basti) on Intestinal permeability in obesity- An Open labeled prospective Single group clinical study.

Ø Diseaseprevalence and Health seeking patterns among adults (40+ years old) and elderlyin Gollahalli Grama panchayat , chikkaballapur district

Ø Developmentand evaluation of a community-based participatory model for sustained use of acopper device and other point-of-use practices for microbial purification ofdrinking water'  

Ø Retrospectivestudy of case records diabetic patients for Ayurvedic drug usage and assessmentof their safety and activity

Ø Evaluationof Ayurvedic Management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adultfemales– using modern biochemical tests -A Pre-post, Pragmatic Clinical Study

Ø Developmentof tool for wellness score

Ø Studyof the knowledge, attitude and practices of health care traditions among thelocal communities of HD Kote taluka, Mysuru

Ø Assessingthe interface between food and medicine in Ayurvedic practice

Ø Evaluation of biomarkers in patients undergoing Ayurvedic management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in adult females

Ø Study of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Health Care Traditions pertaining to Iron Deficiency Anemia among the Local Communities of Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu

 

 

List of publications:

1.    Integrative approach for diabetic foot management– a case report- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6314231/

2.    Ayurvedic Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6545648/

3.    Nasal application of sesame oil-based Anu taila as ‘biological mask’ for respiratory health during COVID-19  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10692365/

4.    A Case Report on Management of Liver Cirrhosis Using Ayurveda and Integrative Approach of Treatment https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11617052/

5.    Ayurveda management of pulmonary mycosis: an integrative approach: a case report https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9906598/

6.    A Narrative Review of the Role of Blood Biomarkers in the Risk Prediction of Cardiovascular Diseases https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11688159/

7.    Urine exosome biomarkers of obesity after Lekhana Basti treatment – Report of a pilot study https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11803157/

8.    Could dysbiosis of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory gut bacteria have an implication in the development of type 2 diabetes? A pilot investigation https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7868023/

 

 

 

Research Topics

Research Topics

IDA Community Outreach, leveraging traditional healers as knowledge partners in addressing one of the major public health problems of our country i.e., iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA)

Integrative Health Sciences, pilot proof of practice project to learn lessons for design and execution of a scalable community health program for enhancing general immunity and respiratory health in the communities.

Our team

Team of Researchers

Dr Girish Kumar

Assistant Professor

Dr Manjunath NP

Assistant Professor

Dr Neelambika

Associate Professor

Dr Poornima Devkumar

Assistant Professor

Dr Prasan Shankar

Associate Professor

Dr Prashanth R

Associate Professor

Dr Rashel Miracle Rego

Assistant Professor

Dr Vikram Balu

Assistant Professor

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