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Discovering the Mind-Body Benefits of Trataka: A Preliminary Study on Yogas Impact on Eye Health and Neurology

Exploring the neurophysiological effects of trataka as a yogic neuro ophthalmic examination technique within Ayurveda interventions A pilot study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/071218
Enrollment
34
Registered
2024-07-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H048- Other disorders of lacrimal system

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Volunteers aged 18 to 25 who have not previously practiced YVC procedure and with Eye Fatigue score exceeding 1will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Volunteers with frequent symptoms of headache watering of eyes ocular pain chronic systemic illness color blindness any known neurological or psychiatric disorders lenticular or corneal opacity or retinal pathology

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Publications on the effects of YVC on mind wandering and cognitive function using EEG Assessment of YVCs impact on dispositional mindfulness cognitive impairment and eye fatigue Identification of potential neural correlates for neurological and ocular pathologies Facilitation of rehabilitation plans and treatment strategies for stress and eye conditions Creation of evidence and clarity on YVCs mechanism and cost effective stress reduction techniqueTimepoint: Year 1 EC clearance Appointment of SRF CTRI registration Set up trial setting Patient recruitment and training for YVC procedure Data measurement EEG measurement analysis and interpretation Year 2 Data compilation Statistical and Machine learning analysis Interpretation of the results Study conclusion Conduction of awareness programs

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Promotion of YVC as a healing technique from the IKS Publication of study findings in journals Conducting Pan India Neuro-Ayurveda Yoga Symposia on YVC and its impact Submission of proposals based on this study data to other funding agenciesTimepoint: year 2

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSushma N S

Amrita School of Ayurveda

sushma@ay.amrita.edu

Outcome results

None listed

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