To study the efficacy of Ashwagandha and Wheat Biscuits in Undernutrition

A Comparative Study on the efficacy of Ashwagandha and Wheat Biscuits in Karshya with special reference to Undernutrition

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/03/032014

Enrollment

Registered

2021-03-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: E441- Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

Interventions

Intervention1: Ashwagandha Biscuit: Group A (AB) Dose and Frequency 3 to 6 years of age 1 biscuit per day After food orally, 7to10 years of age 2 biscuits per day In Morning and Evening After food o

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children of 3 to 10 years of age suffering from Karshyairrespective of sex, religion and socioeconomic status

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: .Children with any co-existing / diagnosed case of Infectious and Systemic Disorders2.Children whose parents are not giving consentfor enrolling their child in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
increase in weight and BMI increase in Hb, RBC values Timepoint: 0 th, 14th and 28th day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
improvement in the lakshana of karshyaTimepoint: 0 th, 14th and 28th day	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr jyothy K B

HOD and Associate Professor

jyothybmenon@yahoo.com08999314535

Outcome results

None listed

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