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Socio-Ethical Implications of Last Rites and Research on Dead Bodies

Ethical and Socio-Cultural Implications of Newer Methods in Last Rites and Research on Dead Bodies: Embodying the Wish of the Deceased

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/096910
Enrollment
32
Registered
2025-11-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Vina Vaswani
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives. 2. Participants who have witnessed the process of last rites or have insights into different methods of last rites. 3. Individuals knowledgeable about dead body potential for research or advancing science.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals below 30 years of age 2. Individuals unable or unwilling to express their views on cultural aspects of death rituals. 3. Participants who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent for participation in the research.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To explore community perception on death and its potential in healthcare, medical education, and sustainable science/research.Timepoint: one-time point (cross-sectional)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVina Ravi Vaswani

Yenepoya (deemed to be University)

vinavaswani@yenepoya.edu.in09449003989

Outcome results

None listed

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