To understand the status of serum electrolytes pre and post virechana karma in Psoriasis patients.

Evaluation of Status of Serum Electrolytes With Respect to Virechana Karma In Psoriasis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/09/027869

Enrollment

Registered

2020-09-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L409- Psoriasis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Virechana: Snehapana with Tiktaka Ghrita for 3-7 days till the achievement of samyaka snigdha lakshanas, followed by vishrama kala of 3 days and Virechana karma on 4th day with 40 gms T

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients clinically diagnosed with Psoriasis Patients fit for virechana karma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients unfit for Virechana karma. Pregnant women. Acute infectious conditions of Psoriasis such as Pustular Psoriasis. Any other systemic illness interfering with the treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To understand the changes in the serum electrolyte levels pre and post virechana. Serum levels of Sodium, Potassium and Chloride will be assessed before and after virechana on the same day.Timepoint: 1 Day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To study the effect on PASI score after giving Virechana in Psoriasis patients.Timepoint: 10 Days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Niranjan Rao

SDM College of Ayurveda

rao.drniranjan@gmail.com9448835203

Outcome results

None listed

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