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Role of ayurveda in the Management of Vicharchika (Eczema)

Efficacy of Ekvimshati Guggulu and Khadirashthak Kwatha in combination with Durvadya Taila in the management of Vicharchika w.s.r. Eczema: an open-label randomised comparative study - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/078563
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-12-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L20-L30- Dermatitis and eczema

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Individuals with Eczema confirmed according to symptoms of Vicharchika explained in the ayurvedic texts (Brihattrayi) as well as the American Academy of Dermatology Criteria. 2 Individuals of either gender aged 16 to 70 years40. 3 EASI score less than or equal to 50.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Populations with skin diseases other than eczema and Scabies, Seborrheic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis (irritant or allergic), Ichthyoses, Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Psoriasis, Photosensitivity dermatoses, Immune deficiency diseases, Erythroderma of other causes mentioned in exclusionary criteria of diagnostic criteria for Atopic Dermatitis in American Academy of Dermatology. 2. Cutaneous infection within 1 week before the screening visit or any infection requiring treatment with oral or parenteral antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, or antifungals within 1 week before the screening visit. 3. Patients with comorbid conditions such as known cases of Diabetes mellitus (Fasting blood sugar more than 126mg/dl), Grade 2 hypertension (BP more than 160/100mmhg), Renal impairment (Sr. creatinine more than 1.2 mg/dl), Hepatic impairment (SGOT and SGPT more than three times the upper limit). 4. Subjects with a history of any cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, etc. 5. Subjects with comorbidities such as Tuberculosis, immunocompromised states such as HIV, history or active malignancy etc. 6. Pregnant women and lactating mothers. 7. Participants who had received topical corticosteroids, systemic steroids, immunosuppressants, and immunomodulators one month before screening. 8. Participants with a history of allergic reactions to ayurvedic drugs and those who exhibit sensitivity in the patch test to the topical medication. 9. Currently participating or participated in any other study of a drug, within the past 6 months before the screening visit.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of participants achieving more than or equal to 50% improvement in EASI (Eczema Area and Severity Index) OR more than or equal to 6.6 point reduction in EASI scoreTimepoint: Day 1, Day 91

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Change in severity of dermatitis symptoms measured by vIGA-AD11(Validated Investigator Global Assessment scale for Atopic Dermatitis) and Itch NRS. 2. Change in serum IgE levels and AEC as a marker of allergic inflammation. 3. Proportion of participants achieving more than or equal to 4 point reduction in DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index). 4. Digital Photo documentation of the affected skin areas will be taken at baseline and after the treatment to visually document changes in the condition.Timepoint: Day 1, Day 91

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sujata Yadav

Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College and Hospital

sujatakcdelhi@gmail.com9810571653

Outcome results

None listed

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