Morbidity reduction of Lymphatic Filariasis using integrative treatment as self care & home based procedure

Morbidity control of Lymphatic Filariasis using self care Ayurveda & Yoga therapy as pilot in two endemic districts(Alleppey and Gulbarga )

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2012/03/002539

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2012-03-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Lower limb Filarial lymphedema

Interventions

Intervention1: Skin wash using Soap and warm water, Phanta Soaking, Pre IMLD yoga exercises, Indian manual lymph drainage, Compression bandaging and Post IMLD yoga exercises: Dermatology counseling: P

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient of any disease grade and any duration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient presenting with ADLA(Acute Dermato Lymphangio Adinitis)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Quality of life assessment at baseline and after 3month of followup 2. Reduction in Volume and girth measurements of affected limb. The girth was measured in 8 regions using tape method. Volume was measured by water displacement method 3. Photo documentation at baseline and follow up Timepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Reduction in frequency of inflammatory episodes 2. Reduction in bacterial entry points 3. Reversibility in skin grading Timepoint: 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr S R Narahari

Institute of Applied Dermatology

srnarahari@satyam.net.in09447929920

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026