To evaluate the effectiveness of Siddha herbal formulation of Karisalankanni chooranam for the management of Veluppu noi (Iron Deficiency Anemia) in children.

An Open Single Arm Single Centric clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Siddha herbal formulation of Karisalankanni chooranam for the management of Veluppu noi (Iron Deficiency Anemia) in children. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067506

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Karisalankanni chooranam: Thirikadi pramanam [1g] ( Twice/day) Adjuvant: white sugar Course: 1 Mandalam Pediatrics dose 5-7years -350mg 8-12years -500mg. DURATION: 48 days Interventi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Haemoglobin level within 8.1 to 10.9 gm (Mild and Moderate according to WHO criteria) Blood smear shows microcytic hypochromic anemia Patients who are willing to give blood specimen for lab investigation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known history of Anemia due to blood loss. Known history of Patients with chronic disease Known history of Acute febrile illness Any haematological disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Primary outcome of the clinical study will be assessed by increasing Hb level in before, inbetween (24th day) and after treatment.Timepoint: Primary outcome of the clinical study will be assessed by increasing Hb level in before, inbetween (24th day) and after treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Physiochemical analysis of trail drug will be standardised. Timepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr S K KARUNYA

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA

mmssiddha@rediffmail.com09488629307

Outcome results

None listed

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