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Effect of Trataka & Cold Eye compress for visual strain

Effect of Trataka & Cold Eye Compress to reduce eye strain due to prolonged screen time: A randomized three-arm, parallel groups study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/029003
Enrollment
300
Registered
2020-11-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Trataka: Trataka is a technique that involves gazing at a candle flame till tears are shed. The Trataka intervention will include participation in a guided practice of 20 min/day for tw

Sponsors

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Normal healthy adult volunteers between the age range of 18-40 years. b) Subjects who has minimum usage of screen 6-8 hours per day c) Normal or corrected vision d) ability to understand and follow English instructions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Any serious visual disturbance requiring medical or surgical intervention b) History of Epilepsy and other neurological conditions c) history of psychiatric disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Self-reported Visual Strain ChecklistTimepoint: Baseline and two-weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Fatigue ScaleTimepoint: Baseline and two-weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactApar Saoji

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana

aparsaoji@gmail.com08970345905

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026