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effect of Ayurvedic medicines in the treatment of Chronic Allergic Conjunctivitis

"Clinical evaluation of Haridrakhand and Triphala Kwath in the management of Chronic Allergic Conjunctivitis (Kaphaja Abhishandya)" - HATAC

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/02/011782
Enrollment
55
Registered
2018-02-08
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- Chronic Allergic Conjunctivitis Health Condition 2: H104- Chronic conjunctivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Haridrakhand and Triphala Churna: 1.Decoction of Triphala for Ashchyotan (Topical instillation), 5 drops topically for 5 days in morning in first week (five consecutive days) and third

Sponsors

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients of either sex with age between 18 and 60 years. 2.Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of Chronic Allergic Conjunctivitis having history of seasonal or perennial allergic conjunctivitis for at least 1 year on the basis of following objective and subjective parameters i.e.-Redness,Itching,Lacrimation, Photophobia,FB Sensation,Burning Sensation,Lid Swelling 3. Patients willing to participate and give written informed consent to participate in the study for 10 weeks including 2 weeks without drug follow-up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients having associated marginal corneal ulcer, Dacryocystitis, Trachoma, Kerato- Conjunctivitis, infective conjunctivitis, allergic to dyes and seborrhic Blepharitis, dandruffs etc. 2. Patients positive for conjunctival smear and culture to exclude any infective occurrence. 3. Patients with concurrent serious hepatic disorder (defined as Aspartate Amino Transferase (AST) and / or Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT), Total Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) > 2 times upper normal limit. 4. Patients having serious Renal Dysfunction, uncontrolled Pulmonary Dysfunction, (asthmatic and COPD patients) or other concurrent severe disease. 5. Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (Blood Sugar Fasting > 250 mg/dl) 6. Patients with poorly controlled Hypertension ( > 160/100 mmHg). 7. Pregnant / lactating females. 8. Patients on steroids, oral contraceptives, or estrogen replacement therapy. 9. Smokers/Alcoholics and/or drug abusers. 10. Patients suffering from major systemic illness necessitating long term drug treatment (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psycho- Neuro - Endocrinal disorders, etc.). 11. H/o hypersensitivity to the trial drug or any of its ingredients. 12. Patients who have completed participation in any other clinical trial during the past six months. 13. Any other condition which the Investigator thinks may jeopardize the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢Changes in VAS in subjective Symptoms e.g. Itching, Lacrimation, photophobia, FB sensation, Burning sensation and presence or absense of Lid swellingTimepoint: At baseline,14,28,42,56 and at the end of follow up after 10 weeks.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in grading pattern of rednessTimepoint: At baseline,14,28,42,56 and at the end of follow up after 10 weeks.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Alok Kumar Srivastava

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi

aks_ro@rediffmail.com9792913313

Outcome results

None listed

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