Yoga for the management of Varicose veins

A Pilot study on Siddhar Yogam in the management of Varicose veins (Narambu Kirandhi) in patients reporting at Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital, National Institute of Siddha - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/06/068899

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I839- Asymptomatic varicose veins of lower extremities

Interventions

Intervention1: Siddhar Yogam Therapy: Relaxation techniques Uttanapadasanam Ardhahalsanam Vibarithakarani Padasanchalasanam Salabasanam Paschimottanasanam Shavasanam Thirumoolar Pranayamam, for 35 min

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient with classical symptoms of Varicose veins CEAP grading C1, C2 2. Patient having the symptoms of Varicose veins up to 3 years 3. Patients who are willing for USG Doppler

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant and lactating mothers 2. Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis 3. Recent surgical and traumatic history 4. Patients with known history of Chronic renal failure, Cardiac disorders, Diabetic ulcer, Varicose ulcer, Cellulitis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The outcome will be assessed by expected reduction in AVVQ (Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire)Timepoint: 6 Months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr V MAHALAKSHMI

National Institute of Siddha

rvmahalakshmi85@gmail.com9444519975

Outcome results

None listed

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