Effect of hydrotherapy (water treatment) for anemia

Efficacy of cold lumbar douche on erythrocyte count in iron deficiency anemia : a randomized control trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/063887

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Lumbar Douche: Frequency - 3 days a week for 3 months Duration - 3 minutes Control Intervention1: Lumbar Douche: Frequency - 3 days a week for 3 months Duration - 3 minutes

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Nulliparous women of reproductive age (18-25 years of age) 2 Women suffering from mild to moderate anemia (Mild- 11-11.9 g/dl ; Moderate – 8-10.9g/dl) 3 Women who are recently diagnosed with anemia (within 1 year or lesser) 4 Women who are not on iron supplements for their anemic condition

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Women that are under iron supplementation for their anemia 2 Women suffering from any co morbid conditions such as hypertension or diabetes mellitus or cancer 3 Women suffering from any kidney disorders such as CKD 4 Women having any active infections 5 Women having any autoimmune conditions or bleeding disorders 6 Women suffering from any pancytopenic conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Erythrocyte countTimepoint: baseline, 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NATimepoint: NA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactS Dhrishti

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University

swathi.sanketh@svyasa.edu.in9591164385

Outcome results

None listed

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