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Open-label, double-arm comparative clinical study assessing the therapeutic potential of eranda patra pinda sweda and conventional patra pinda sweda in katigraha. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/102137

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M519- Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants from the age group 20-60 years irrespective of gender. Participants representing signs and symptoms of Katigraha, suffering from more than 30days and who are willing to participate in study with their consent. Participants fit for Swedana karma.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants presenting with the history of major systemic disorders that may interfere with the course of treatment. Pregnant women and Bone degenerative conditions. Diagnosed cases of HIV, HBsAG, Tuberculosis. Participants presenting with the history of traumatic, infective and neoplastic conditions of spine. Participants who are unfit for Swedana Karma

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment will be based on Katishoola (Visual analogue scale 0-10), Stambha (Schober s test), Kriyahani (flexion), Tenderness, Samyak svedana lakshana.Timepoint: At 0th,6th and 12th day.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To improve ease of life.Timepoint: 12th day	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR MALLIKRIHAN NADAF

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan.

drmuralidharpujar@sdmcahhassan.org9448033718

Outcome results