A Study to understand how Ayurvedic treatments help in reducing lower back pain caused by Sciatica (Gridhrasi).

A comparative clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Kati Abhyanga, Kati Parisheka, Kati Pichu and Kati Basti along with Matra Basti in the management of Gridhrasi w.s.r. to sciatica - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101349

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of either sex between 18 to 60 years with symptoms of Gridhrasi ( Sciatica ). Radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, worsened by movement or sitting, with associated numbness, tingling, or limb weakness. Positive Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Test. Sciatica due to lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age below 18 years and above 60 years. Tumors or malignancies affecting the spine. Infections (e.g., spinal tuberculosis, osteomyelitis). Autoimmune disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis). Cauda equina syndrome (e.g., bowel/bladder incontinence, saddle anesthesia) Sciatica following trauma or post-surgical conditions affecting the sciatic nerve.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in pain which will be assessed through VAS SCALETimepoint: Baseline (Day 0) Mid Treatment (Day15) Post-Treatment (Day30)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in ODI ScaleTimepoint: Baseline (Day 0) Mid Treatment (Day15) Post-Treatment (Day30)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vipin Kumar

National Institute Of Ayurveda

vipin.pk@nia.edu.in8239889891

Outcome results