Effect of Virechana Karma, Kostha-Shudhdhi and Matra-Basti in the treatment of Pakshaghata (Paralysis)

An open labelled randomized comparative clinical trial of Virechana Karma, Kostha-Shudhdhi and Matra-Basti in the management of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia) - KARMA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/06/025961

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I69- Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A: Patients would undergo classical Virechana karma with Eranda taila 50-100 ml along with milk 50-100 ml followed by Matra-Basti with Bala taila 48 ml for 9 days (Sadharana Matra

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed as Pakshaghata (CVA with hemiplegia). Patients who are Yogya for Virechana karma and Sneha-Basti. Age group of 20-70 yrs. will be selected. Patient willing to participate in the trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients of Intracranial infection Degenerative lesions, Intracranial space occupying lesions and trauma. Patients with altered sensorium. Malignant and accelerated hypertension, Uncontrolled diabetes Patient undergoing regular treatment for any other sevear condition like Carcinoma, AIDS, Tuberculosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Relief in signs and symptoms of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia)Timepoint: 25 DAYS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in quality of life of patientTimepoint: 25 DAYS	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Anup B Thakar

Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda

anup_thakar@yahoo.com9427776660

Outcome results

None listed

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