Health Condition 1: F01-F99- Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: varmam therapy: Varmam therapy (Stimulation of Urakka kaalam for alternative days) 15 days
Control Intervention1: Amukkara Chooranam
: Amukkara Chooranam (2 gm) at bedtime with milk f
Sponsors
CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN SIDDHA
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male & Female between 20-65 years 2. Primary insomnia (DSM- IV- TR classification) 3. People willing to undergo the intervention and complete self-report questionnaire (i.e) SQS (Sleep Quality Scale )
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Currently Undertaking any alternative treatments/therapy for insomnia 2. Known H/O factors causing secondary insomnia (DSM- 1V ââ?¬â??TR classification) 3. Drug/alcohol withdrawal within past 6 months 4. Any other serious systemic ailments like cancer, tuberculosis, etc.,
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ïÆ?¼ To increase the sleep quality , improvement assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexTimepoint: screening: at time of enrollment, End of the trial period. time point: 2 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ïÆ?¼ To increase the quality of the life of the human participants ïÆ?¼ To improve the performance of the participantââ?¬â?¢s personal life Timepoint: Project duration : 3 years Treatment duration: 15 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrK S MAANICKHA CHELVI
SIDDHA REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CCRS,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Outcome results
None listed