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Survey study to evaluate the effect of chalk dust powder on respiratory system in teachers according ayurveda.

An observational study of chalk dust powder as an occupational hazard in teaching professionals with special reference to Pranvaha Srotas.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/09/046018
Enrollment
160
Registered
2022-09-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

SANE GURUJI AROGYA KENDRA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)All teachers in the age group 30-60 years, irrespective of gender. 2)Teachers who have been exposed to chalk dust powder for more than 05 years. 3)Teachers having allergy to chalk dust powder.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Subjects with known history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension or any other major systemic illness. 2)Subjects habitual to smoking. 3)Subjects with known case of bronchial asthma or any other pulmonary disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It would be proved that chalk dust powder produces Pranvaha Srotas dushti lakshanas as an occupational hazard in teaching professionalsTimepoint: 52 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Identification of Pranvaha Srotas Dushti Lakshanas in this group can help in preventing its progression into disease condition by modification in daily routine exposure and help the rest of the society.Timepoint: 52 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitesh Joshi

Deaprtment of Swasthavritta and Yoga,MAMs Sumatibhai Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune 28.

dr.niteshjoshi@rediffmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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