role of ayurveda in the management 0f osteoarthritis

Efficacy of Ushma Swedana and Upanaha Swedana in the Management of Janu Sandhigata Vata w.s.r. to Knee Osteoarthritis- An Open Labelled Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064681

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting with the classical signs and symptoms of Janu Sandhigata Vata (OA) like Sandhishotha, Akunchan prassarne vedana, Knee joint pain, Tenderness at the knee joint, Knee joint Crepitus and Stiffness at the knee joint. X-ray changes in Knee Joint: Grade 1, 2 and 3 Patients of either sex age between 30 - 70 years will be included. Patients suitable for Swedana Karma.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients below 30 years and above 70 years of age. Patients not suitable for Swedana Karma. Patients suffering from Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Bone TB, Psoriatic arthritis, Effusion, Sever reduction of knee and other serious systemic disorders. X-ray changes in Knee Joint: Grade 4. Patient with skin diseases on knee joints.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patients may show reduction of Pain, stiffness, reduction in swelling, reduction of tenderness and improved range of motion.Timepoint: 14 days for Group A and Group B	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Xray ChangesTimepoint: 14 days for both groups	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Dr Anup Thakar

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar

anup_thakar@yahoo.com9427776660

Outcome results