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An Ayurveda-based study to assess depression using Visada and Vata Dushti Rating Scales

Validation of Ayurveda based Visada and Vata dushti Rating Scales in Depression: A cross sectional Psychometric Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/102808
Enrollment
320
Registered
2026-02-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F332- Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Adults aged 18 65 years 2. Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder according to ICD-10 or DSM-5 criteria 3. Able to read and understand the study information sheet and provide informed consent 4. Willing and able to provide written informed consent 5. Clinically stable enough to participate in interview-based assessments

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance use disorder) requiring intensive psychiatric treatment 2. Significant risk of suicide or active suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention 3. Current participation in another interventional clinical trial 4. Inability to communicate effectively due to severe cognitive impairment or language barriers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Development of a reliable and validated scale that would help in measuring Vishada (Major Depressive Disorder)Timepoint: Only at Baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactUMESH C

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

drumeshayu@gmail.com7975856612

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026