Treatment of heel pain using Agnikarma and Ultrasound Therapy

A Comparative Clinical Trial On Agnikarma And Ultrasound Therapy In The Pain Management Of Vatakantaka W S R To Calcaneal Spur.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/10/021515

Enrollment

Registered

2019-10-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: agnikarma: patient is subjected to agnikarma for 3 days on day 1 day 4 day 7 Control Intervention1: ultrasound: ultrasound is given for 7 days of 15 mins each sitting

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The patients presenting the classical features of Vatakantaka. 2.Age group between 25-65 years of either sex. 3.Patients fit for Agnikarma and ultra sound Therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients suffering from fractures and dislocation of Ankle joint, Post Traumatic Ankylosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gouty Arthritis and any other Orthopedic Disorder causing pain in the Sole of the Foot. 2.Patient suffering from other systemic disorders.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
complete absence of the heel pain and improvement in the lifestyle of the patientTimepoint: after 21 days	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Decrease in pain and tenderness of the heel &Improvement in walking.Timepoint: FOLLOW UP AFTER 14 DAYS OF 3 SITTINGS OF AGNIKARMA AND 14 DAYS AFTER 7 DAYS OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrSuresh Hakkandi

SJG AYURVEDIC MEDICAL COLLEGE

sureshhakkandi@gmail.com9448609362

Outcome results

None listed

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