A pilot study of Modified Poondu Thean for the treatment of Lasunathabitham(tonsilitis) in Children

A pilot study of Modified Poondu Thean for the treatment of Lasunathabitham (tonsilitis) in Children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2017/05/008505

Enrollment

Registered

2017-05-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Throat pain or tenderness Hoarseness or loss of voice Difficulty swallowing Bad breath Swollen glands in the neck or jaw area Fever

Interventions

Intervention1: Modified Poondu Thean : Modified Poondu Thean Apply on uvula for 7 days Intervention2: Modified Poondu Thean: Modified Poondu Thean Apply on both tonsils for 7 days Control Interventio

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Throat pain or tenderness Hoarseness or loss of voice Difficulty swallowing Bad breath Swollen glands in the neck or jaw area Fever

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: H/O Presence of any systemic diseases Immune compromised patients Epiglottitis Peritonsillar abscess Cervical lymphadenopathy Oro-oesophageal candidiasis Otitis media

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduce tonsilar enlargement from grade 4 to grade 1Timepoint: 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in the other clinical symptomsTimepoint: 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Amala hazel

National Institute of Siddha

dramalaaruldhas@gmail.com9940429202

Outcome results

None listed

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