Role of Nagabala Ghrita in Children with Ahthikshaya/Calcium Deficiency

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nagabala Ghrita as Matra Basti and Oral Route in Children with Asthi Kshaya (Calcium Deficiency), Compared with Oral Calcium Supplementation - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/100227

Enrollment

105

Registered

2026-01-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E00-E89- Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants in the age group of 3 years- 6 years. 2. Participants of any gender, religion or socio-economic background. 3. Participants diagnosed with Asthi kshaya based on classical Ayurvedic symptoms and supported by relevant clinical and laboratory findings. 4. Participants with mild to moderate calcium deficiency confirmed by laboratory findings. 5. Participants whose parents or legal guardians provide written informed consent and agree to comply the treatment protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants below 3 years or above 6 years of age. 2. Participants with severe calcium deficiency requiring emergency medical intervention. 3. Participants with chronic systemic illnesses such as congenital bone disorders, renal disease, malabsorption syndrome, or metabolic disorders. 4. participants with a known history of hypersensitivity to any ingredients in the study formulations. 5. Participants currently undergoing any treatment that may interfere with calcium metabolism or bone health. 6. Participants who are unwilling or whose parents/guardians do not provide written informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Significant clinical improvement in Asthi Kshaya and calcium deficiency parameters such as bone health indicators, serum calcium levels, and alleviation of associated symptoms.Timepoint: 0th, 8th, 28th, 60th day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in growth-related anthropometric measurements. Generation of detailed clinical data regarding the Ayurvedic approach in calcium deficiency management. Better understanding of tolerability and acceptability of Ayurvedic interventions in pediatric care.Timepoint: 0th, 28th, 60th day	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Durga Prasad Dash

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic science and research Cuttack

dpd75@rediffmail.com9853435916

Outcome results