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Effectiveness of Unani Drugs in High Blood Pressure

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tukhm-i Kahu in the Management of Zaght al-Dam Qawi Lazimi (Essential Hypertension)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/12/011006
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-12-28
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

Health Condition 1: null- Essential Hypertension (Zaght al-Dam Qawi Lazimi)

Interventions

Intervention1: Tukhm-i Kahu (Oral) : Tukhm-i Kahu (Sachet containing 5 g fine powder). Dosage Form: Powder. Dose: 1 Sachet (5 g) BD ½ hr before breakfast and dinner. Route of Adminstration: Oral C

Sponsors

Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All subjects will meet the following criteria: 1- Patients of any sex in the age group of 35 to 55 years 2- Patients having Stage-I Hypertension according to JNC-8 (Systolic BP 140-159 and Diastolic BP 90-99 mmHg) with or without the following symptoms: 3- Suda (Headache) 4- Khafaqan (Palpitation) 5- Kasal (Laziness) 6- Qalaq (Anxiety) 7- Usr al-Tanaffus (Breathlessness) 8- Nabz Mumtali (Pulsus plenus) 9- Clinically stable patients 10- Patients not taking any anti-hypertensive drugs 11- Patients willing to sign the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: 1- Patient with SBP >=160 mmHg and DBP >=100 mmHg 2- Patients of Secondary Hypertension 3- Pregnant and Lactating women 4- Obese subjects â?? BMI >30 5- Drug Addicts, Alcoholics 6- Patients not willing to give consent 7- Patients not willing to come for follow-up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Systolic and Diastolic BP from baseline to last follow up Timepoint: On 7th 14th 21st 28th 35th and 42nd day from baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1-Improvement in Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension 2-Haematological and Biochemical Assessments for Safety 3-Improvement of Quality Life Index Timepoint: On 7th 14th 21st 28th 35th and 42nd day from baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Taufiq Ahmad

Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Hyderabad

ccrumhqrsnd58@gmail.com8700027178

Outcome results

None listed

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