A clinical trial to see the effect of some Ayurvedic formulation in the form of topical application in the treatment of Shushkakshipaka with reference to dry eye

Randomized controlled clinical trial of Draksha Siddha Ghrita Aschyotana and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose 0.5% eye drops in the management of Shushkakshipaka.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/02/031492

Enrollment

Registered

2021-02-23

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H048- Other disorders of lacrimal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Draksha Siddha Ghrita: It is a formulation of Ayurvedic herb prepared in the form of ghrita for topical application having combinatiomn of Draksha and Ghrita which will be administered

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients suffering from symptoms of Shushkakshipaka. 2) Age -19-65yrs. 3) Irrespective of Either gender. 4) Only those cases will be accepted for final assessment that successfully complete the treatment in given time

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients having complicated eye diseases or any severe occular infections like corneal ulcer etc. 2) Patients not ready for drug trial & follow up. 3) Patient having autoimmune disorders like RA, Sjogrens syndrome or any systemic diseases like Diabetic Mellitus, Hypertension.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
A Clinical study to evaluate efficacy of Draksha Siddha Ghrita Aschyotana in Shushkakshipaka w.r.t Dry eye. parameter of efficacy is Schirmers test before and after treatmentTimepoint: The drug will be given 21 days . the patient will be assessed before and after treatment . Total duration of study will be 18 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Comparison between efficacy of Draksha Siddha Ghrita Aschyotana in Shushkakshipaka w.r.t. dry eyeTimepoint: 18 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVd Dhanashree Vitthal Gole

Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya

drnspradhan@yahoo.com9423580963

Outcome results

None listed

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