The role of Trataka Kriya on age related eye disorder

Role of Trataka Kriya on Presbyopia- A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/09/057523

Enrollment

440

Registered

2023-09-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-11-13

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: TRATAKA KRIYA: Swastikasana – meditative posture-5 MINS Trataka kriya – eye purificatory procedure-15 MINS Shavasana- relaxation practice-10 MINS Control Intervention1: Standard Care

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects diagnosed with Presbyopia irrespective of any refractive errors Age range between 35-60 divided into two- below and above 50; Both genders Patients who give informed consent and are willing to practice Trataka Kriya

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Patients with any pre-existing disease which could affect distant and near vision such as significant cataracts, ARMD, & another macular disease. Patients with cataract surgery, intraocular surgery, and uncontrolled diabetes Patients using cycloplegic eyedrops or any drops which affect vision Patients with Acute or chronic eye infections

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
NPC and NPA by RAF rule and Visual acuity by Snellen’s chart for distance and near vision Near vision function by Near activity visual questionnaire (NAVQ) Timepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To examine the overall changes in refractive error To examine the OSDI by questionnaire Timepoint: 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Yogish S Kamath

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

yogish.kamath@manipal.edu9845308436

Outcome results