None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr.Tripuri Takalkar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Newly admitted Ist year students to B. A. M. S. course 2) Either Sex
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Participants contra-indicated for Shiroabhyanga such as Ajeerna, Nava Jwara, etc. 2) Participants on anti-depressants, anxiolytic medications, or sedatives, etc. i.e., those suffering from severe Mental illness. 3) Participants of head trauma. 4) Participants suffering from any systemic or metabolic disorders. 5) Participants undergoing detox treatment for addiction. 6) Participants showing symptoms of Samaavastha such as Gaurava, Aalasya, etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participants practicing Shiroabhyanga with Brahmi Taila are expected to show 1. Lower levels of ISMA score meaning they are least likely to suffer from stress-related illness. 2. Lower HAM-A score, indicating lesser severity of anxiety. 3. Lower PSQI score, which can be interpreted as overall improved sleep quality.Timepoint: Baseline, 7th, 14th & 21st day. and Post up follow up on 30th day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participants practicing Shiroabhyanga with Brahmi Taila are expected to show 1. Lower levels of ISMA score meaning they are least likely to suffer from stress-related illness. 2. Lower HAM-A score, indicating lesser severity of anxiety. 3. Lower PSQI score, which can be interpreted as overall improved sleep quality. These can provide a safer, cost effective alternative to the present conventional treatment, which can be useful in a country like India.Timepoint: Baseline, 7th, 14th & 21st day. and Post up follow up on 30th day. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrSudeep Menon
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to Be University)
Outcome results
None listed