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Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Unani Herbal and Topical Treatments for Eczema: A Clinical Study

A Randomized, Parallel Group, Open Label, Active Controlled Clinical Study to evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Arq-i-Shahtara and topical Unani Formulation in the Management of Nar Farsi (Eczema) - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/081843
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-03-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L309- Dermatitis, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Arq-i-Shahtara: Topical Unani Formulation Intervention2: 1. Arq-i-Shahtara (Oral), 2. Topical Unani Formulation (Local): 1. Arq-i-Shahtara: Dosage Form - Arq(Liquid), Dose - 125ml BD, M

Sponsors

National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The participants will be included in the study on the basis of the following criteria: 1. Participants of any gender between eighteen to sixty-five years of age. 2. Participants having the following any signs and symptoms of disease like Itching, Erythema, Visible flexural eczema, Excoriation, Hyperpigmentation, Burning sensation, Lichenification, Crusting, Dry skin. 3. Participants who are able and willing to comply with the protocol and to sign ICF. 4. Chronicity of more than six months and less than two years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The following patients will be excluded: 1. Participants aged Less than eighteen years and more than sixty-five years. 2. Known cases of significant Pulmonary/Cardiovascular/Hepato-renal Dysfunction, Malignancy, HIV infection, AIDS, etc. 3. Any other clinical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient safety or successful participation in the trial. 4. Pregnancy and Lactation. 5. Known allergy, sensitivity or intolerance to the study drug or any of its ingredients. 6. Participants with active alcohol intake and/or drug abuse. 7. Participants not willing to sign the ICF and to attend treatment schedule regularly.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of Efficacy: Clinical assessment will be done at baseline visit and at each follow-up visit 2nd, 4th and 6th weeks and the assessment of response to treatment will be made on the basis of the change in EASI Score from baseline to the end of treatment, i.e., 6 weeks of therapy. For the efficacy of the test drug, 25% change in appearance and symptomatic relief will be considered significant.Timepoint: 6 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Photographic Assessment: Digital photography of all lesions will be done using conditions (fixed room, fixed lighting and fixed camera settings) at baseline and 6th week.Timepoint: 6 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR WASI AHMAD

National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders

drnasar.nriumsd@gmail.com8328446962

Outcome results

None listed

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