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Study on the Effect of Gayatri Mantra Chanting and Guda Pippalimula Churna on Primary Insomnia (Nidranasha)

A randomized controlled trial on Nidranasha (Primary insomnia): efficacy of Gayatri mantra chanting as standalone and combined with Guda Pippalimula Churna - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100010
Enrollment
81
Registered
2026-01-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F510- Insomnia not due to a substance orknown physiological condition

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

All India Institute of Ayurveda Goa
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosed cases of Insomnia of age group 30 to 60 years irrespective of gender, caste, education. 2.Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) score more than 15 at screening (indicative of at least moderate insomnia). 3.Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score more than 5, indicating clinically significant poor sleep quality. 4.Not currently undergoing any other alternative therapies eg mantra, meditation or yoga nidra) for insomnia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Known history of use of sedatives, hypnotics, or antidepressants within the last 4 weeks. 2.Known history of Chronic neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, or endocrine disorders affecting sleep. 3.Shift workers. 4.History of hearing impairment or inability to chant or listen to mantra instructions clearly. 5.Pregnant and lactating women. 6.Patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Change in ISI score (mean difference and greater or equal to 8 point clinically significant improvement) and PSQI (Improvement in sleep quality) from baseline to 4 weeks after the intervention of Gayatri Mantra chanting and Guda Pippalimula churna.Timepoint: 28 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Changes in sleep parameters (e.g., total sleep time, sleep onset latency) recorded in the PSQI and NIH Sleep Diary. 2. Improvement in daytime alertness and subjective well-being as reported by participants. 3. Changes in EEG pattern. Timepoint: 28 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Akhilesh Shukla

All India Institute of Ayurveda Dhargal Goa

an2akhilesh@gmail.com8866738966

Outcome results

None listed

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