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Among 47,827 participants, the trial group (n = 101) was evaluated with

the positivity percentage of IgG COVID-19 and Immune Status Questionnaire
(ISQ) scores as a primary outcome and the WHO Quality of Life Brief Version

(QOL BREF) scores along with haematological parameters as a secondary
outcome in comparison to the control group (n = 71).

The data showed that the percentage of COVID-19 IgG positivity was
significantly lower in the trial group (17.5 %) as compared to the control

group (39.4 %, p = 0.003), indicating the lower risk (55.6%) of COVID-19
infection in the trial group. The decreased incidence (5.05%) and reduced

mortality percentage (0.44%) of COVID-19 among Delhi police officers
during peak times of the pandemic also corroborate our findings. The ISQ

score and WHO-QOL BREF tool analysis showed the improved scores in
the trial group when compared with the controls. Furthermore, no dysregulated

blood profile and no increase in inflammation markers like C-reactive protein,
erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) were observed in the trial

group. However, significantly enhanced (p = 0.027) IL-6 levels and random
blood sugar levels were found in the control group (p = 0.032), compared

to a trial group (p = 0.165) post-intervention. Importantly, the control group
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showed more significant (p = 0.0001) decline in lymphocyte subsets CD3
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(% change = 21.04), CD4 (% change = 20.34) and CD8 (% change = 21.54)
levels than in trial group, confirming more severity of COVID-19 infection
in the control group.
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The AYURAKSHA kit is associated with reduced COVID-19 positivity

and with a better quality of life among the trial group. Hence, the study
encourages in-depth research and future integration of traditional medicines

for the prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
o) Efficacy of add-on Ayurveda and Yoga intervention in health care

workers of tertiary care hospital during COVID-19: Randomised
controlled trial

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and prophylactic efficacy of add-
on Comprehensive Ayurveda and mindfulness-based Yoga (CAY) regimen to

standard care among HealthCare Workers (HCWs) against COVID-19.

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