To see the effect of Prapaundarikadi Taila Pratimarsha Nasya, Shiroabhyanga and a combination of both in management of Akala Palitam (Premature graying of hair)

An open label comparative triple arm clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Prapaundarikadi Taila Pratimarsha Nasya, Shiroabhyanga and a combination of both in management of Akala Palitam (Premature graying of hair) - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/093530

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L671- Variations in hair color

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The patient between the age group of 20-30 year of both sexes. 2. Patient having feature of Akala Palitam as per Ayurvedic and modern literature (Premature graying of hair). 3. Consent obtained from respective patient. 4. Patient indicated for Pratimarsha Nasya Karma and Shiroabhyanga.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient of age below 20 years and above 30 years of either sex. 2. History of congenital or hereditary gray hair. 3. Scalp infections or dermatological conditions affecting the scalp or hair (e.g., psoriasis, eczema, severe dandruff). 4. Presence of any chronic systemic illness, such as (Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism vitiligo, Diabetes mellitus, Severe anemia, Autoimmune disorders). 5. Patient contraindicated for Pratimarsha Nasya Karma and Shiroabhyanga. 6. Use of hair dyes, chemical treatments, or hair coloring products in the past 3 months. 7. Addiction to smoking, alcohol, or other drugs which may influence hair pigmentation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in the count of Graying severity score (GSS).Timepoint: 60 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in Symptoms such as 1. Akala kesh vaivarnyata (Colour of hair) 2. Rooksha sphutitha (Dry splitted hair) 3. Snigdha sthool (Oiliness) 4. Daha (Burning sensation of scalp.Timepoint: 60 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Neha

Institute For Ayurved Studies and Research, Faculty of Ayurved, Kurukshetra

seemaranimd@gmail.com9466786108

Outcome results