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Study of effects of Padabhyanga-oil massage of the feet in Bharatnatyam dancers

Comparative study of the health promotive effects of Shatavari Taila Padabhyanga and Tila Taila Padabhyanga in Bharatnatyam dancers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/06/008939
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-06-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Shatavari Taila: Sesame oil medicated with the roots of Shatavari(Asparagus racemosuas) according to the taila pak vidhi. Dose 5ml for each foot everyday for a period of 30 days Control

Sponsors

Vd Maithili Mukund Nesargi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Performing Bharatnatyam since at least 3 years. Performing Bharatnatyam for at least 8 days per week

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dancers who are known cases of major systemic disorders. Dancers indulging in other heavy physical activities like sports, gymnastics along with Bharatnatyam

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To study the effects of Padabhyanga -a gentle massage of the feet for its health promotive effects in classical dancers -BharatnatyamTimepoint: To study the effects of Padabhyanga -a gentle massage of the feet for its health promotive effects in classical dancers -Bharatnatyam for a duration of 30 days with follow up at regular intervals

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
to compare the effects of Shatavari taila (medicated sesame oil) and tila taila (plain sesame oil) padabhyangaTimepoint: During the 30 days of the trial and 8 days of the stopping of padabhyanga

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVd Maithili Mukund Nesargi

Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalay

mihirhajarnavis@yahoo.co.in

Outcome results

None listed

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