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Randomized Open Comparative Clinical Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Lekhana Basti And Virechana Karma In The Management Of Different Classes Of Obesity W.R.T. Ati-Sthoulya

Randomized Open Comparative Clinical Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Lekhana Basti And Virechana Karma In The Management Of Different Grades Of Obesity W.R.T. Ati-Sthoulya - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/074185
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-09-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E660- Obesity due to excess calories

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Sujata Das
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 16-50 years. Subjects presenting with classical features of Sthoulya as per Ayurvedic texts Both male and female patients were randomly selected without bias of social education, religious or economic status Patients presenting with - Body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 onwards Patients suitable for Lekhana Basti. Patients fit for Virechana Krama. Patient who agree to follow the study protocol and give Consent for clinical trial.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient below 16 years and above 50 years. Patient with BMI Patient suffering from drug induced obesity. Patients having systemic disorders like severe Hypertension, Malignancy, Hepatic, Renal, Anorectal diseases etc. Pregnant and lactating women. Patients not fit for Lekhana basti and Virechana Karma Patients not willing to come under trial or giving consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lekhana Basti and Virechana karma has been mentioned to treat ati Sthoulya since ancient times. In this study, efficacy of Lekhana basti and Virechana karma will be compared clinically in reducing the parameters of different classes of obesity.Timepoint: 18 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Shodhana therapy like Lekhana Basti and Virechana Karma is beneficial for different classes of obesity, like overweight, obese Grade 1,2 &3.Timepoint: 18 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sujata Das

Institute of Post Graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research at Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith

drpallabimukherjee21@gmail.com8777367526

Outcome results

None listed

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