A study on vasambu patru for Osteoarthritis-knee patients.

Clinical evaluation of vasambu patru(poultice) in the management of Azhal keelvaayu(Osteoarthritis-knee)- A pilot study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056965

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-09-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M17- Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention1: VASAMBU PATRU (EXTERNAL): Vasambu and kaachukatti will be administered externally as Patru (semi-solid poultice) wherein the mixture of Vasambu, kaachukatti and water will be applied i

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pain & swelling in the knee joint Early morning stiffness (less than Reduced range of motion in the knee joint.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic arthropathy Systemic lupus erythematous Progressive systemic sclerosis Gouty Arthritis Septic Arthritis Fracture Any other serious systemic illness Pregnant & lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess reduction in clinical symptoms after the treatment and assessing the improvement of the patient through Visual Analogue Scale & Range of Motion evaluation chart.Timepoint: 15 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To access range of motion after treatmentTimepoint: 15 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr M Kannan

Government Siddha Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai-106.

vmkkannan2020@gmail.com9444216514

Outcome results

None listed

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