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Role of panchkarma and Leech Therapy in acne vulgaris

Comparative Evaluation of Virechana Karma and Jalaukavacharana in the management of Acne vulgaris

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/02/017502
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-02-06
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- Acne vulgaris Health Condition 2: L089- Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified Health Condition 3: L988- Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Virechana Karma for 2 sittings: Purgation therapy, detoxification Control Intervention1: jalaukavacharana: Leech Therapy for 2 sittings application 1 application 2 application 3 with in

Sponsors

Uttarakhand Ayurved University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Fulfilling Diagnostic criteria of Acne vulgaris

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not fit for Leech therapy and Virechana

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Complete remission : 100% relief Markedly improvement : 76-99% relief Moderately improvement : 51%-75% relief Mild Improvement : 26%-50% relief Unchanged : 25% relief Timepoint: Assessments after every 15 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Complete remission : 100% relief Markedly improvement : 76-99% relief Moderately improvement : 51%-75% relief Mild Improvement : 26%-50% relief Unchanged : 25% relief Timepoint: Assessment after every 15 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Lalita Sharma

Uttarakhand Ayurved University

lalitasharma1089@gmail.com8115788422

Outcome results

None listed

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