Therapeutic effectiveness of Attai vidal(leech therapy)in the management of"Puramuli thabitham"(Lateral epicondylitis)

Therapeutic effectiveness of Attai vidal(leech therapy)in the management of"Puramuli thabitham"(Lateral epicondylitis) An open clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/08/036038

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: M678- Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon

Interventions

Intervention1: Leech therapy: Leech is used to treat lateral epicondylitis in about 30 patients for 48 days(depending upon the condition with 3 to 4 sittings) For each sittings leech is applied for ma

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pain in lateral side of elbow Tenderness present around elbow joint If the test for lateral epicondylitis is positive Symptoms persist for 6 week to 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of Tuberculosis,Hepatitis B, AIDS, syphilis, Heamophilia & Anticoagulant treatment Pregnancy & lactation, Uncontrolled Diabetes ,Psychiatric disorder Surgery of the affected hand during the previous 3 month or joint replacement

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the pain, tenderness, stiffness, range of movement, grip in the elbow by patient rated tennis elbow evaluation scaleTimepoint: 48 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Documentation of siddha basic diagnostic principles such as manikadai,envagai thervuTimepoint: Before and after treatment	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr G Ponmani

National institute of siddha

njmuthu@hotmail.com9444206843

Outcome results

None listed

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