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Protective Effect of Nasal Drops in COVID Infection

Protective Efficacy of Anu Taila Nasya in Healthcare Professionals against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infection: A Double Blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial - NASALSHIELD

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/034061
Enrollment
400
Registered
2021-06-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Anu Taila: Application of TWO Drops of the medicated oil in each nostril twice a day for 28 days Control Intervention1: Tila Taila: Application of TWO Drops of the oil in each nostril t

Sponsors

All India Institute of Ayurveda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals 20-60 years of age. 2. Healthy 3. The participant must have normal hemogram, 4. No systemic disease, 5. Agree not to self-medicate with other potential antivirals during the course of the study. 6. The participant must have the ability to use the product as directed 7. Participant must have the willingness 8. Participant must have ability to understand the nature of trial and the follow-up procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of COVID-19 infection within 90 days 2. History of helminthic infection, 3. History of diabetes or any other systemic disease 4. Individuals who are symptomatic or convalescent. 5. Individuals who are on other prophylactic/s 6. Individuals who do not have the ability and willingness to use the product.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease in Viral LoadTimepoint: 28 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Free from disease If infected, they will have mild symptomsTimepoint: 3 Months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnandaraman Sharma PV

Artemis Hospitals

namita@artemishospitals.com9716822224

Outcome results

None listed

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