Comparing Two Treatments for Back Pain: Traditional Healing Methods vs. Electric Nerve Stimulation for Lumbar Spine Issues

A comparative clinical study of marmachikithsa and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in management of katigraha with special reference to lumbar spondylosis - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/078665

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M478- Other spondylosis

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients will be diagnosed on the basis of signs and symptoms of lumbar spondylosis Patients having chronic non radiating low back pain that is persistent and worsens with activity. Radiological degenerative changes such as disc space narrowing, osteophyte formation, and facet joint degeneration. Patients having reduced range of motion and stiffness, particularly in the lower back. Age - 40 to 70 years, of either sex. Patients willing to undergo trial. Patients free from systemic illness.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not willing to undergo trial. Age below 40 years and above 70 years. Patients having any previous surgical procedure of lumbo-sacral spine and pelvic cavity. HIV, HBsAg positive patients. Pregnancy. Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and any bleeding disorders. Patients having any history of Malignancy, Hypertension, Tuberculosis, Epilepsy or Seizure disorders. Cases of Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac arthritis, Herpes simplex infection causing radiating pain. Potts spine, bamboo spine, PIVD Patients affected with multiple wounds, cases with destructed vertebral bodies & fractures of the vertebra & lower limb. Patient having low back pain radiating to legs. Patients having pacemakers or any implanted electronic devices. Fever or any infection.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
reduction in symptoms of lumbar spondylosis Change in ODI scaleTimepoint: Reduction in symptoms of lumbar spondylosis. day 15	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
change in quality of life of patientTimepoint: : Improvement in the quality of life of patients with lumbar spondylosis. day30	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR P HEMANTHA KUMAR

National Institute of Ayurveda jaipur

profphknia@gmail.com9414056362

Outcome results