A study on the effect of Ashta churna and Vidaryadi ghrita combination in Karshya ( Underweight Grade I & II) in children of 4 -7 years age.

A single arm prospective clinical trial to evaluate the combined effect of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita in the management of Karshya ( Grade I & II Underweight )in Children (4-7 Years) - Nil

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/103161

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E441- Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children between 4-7 years of age diagnosed with Karshya as per Indian Academy of Pediatrics (61-80%) (Underweight Grade I & II ) of malnutrition. Children who are able to take Oral medications and are clinically stable. Children whose Parents or Guardians are ready to give informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who are diagnosed cases of Grahani dosha Children, having Congenital anomalies, Neurological disorders, Endocrine disorders and Anatomical defects, Metabolic/hormonal issues, Genetic disorders, Mal- absorption syndrome, Tuberculosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the combined effect of oral administration of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita in Anthropometrical parameters in children with Karshya (Grade I & II Underweight). To evaluate the combined effect of oral administration of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita on Ayurvedic parameters of Karshya in children. Timepoint: Day 7 (During trial), Day 21 (during trial), Day 35 (after trial), Day 49 (follow up)	—

Measure

Time frame

To evaluate the combined effect of oral administration of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita in Anthropometrical parameters in children with Karshya (Grade I & II Underweight). To evaluate the combined effect of oral administration of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita on Ayurvedic parameters of Karshya in children. Timepoint: Day 7 (During trial), Day 21 (during trial), Day 35 (after trial), Day 49 (follow up)

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the combined effect of oral administration of Ashta Churna and Vidaryadi Ghrita on Agnibala in children (4 7 years) with Karshya . Timepoint: Day 7 (During trial), Day 21 (during trial), Day 35 (after trial), Day 49 (follow up)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Annrea Jegin

Amrita School of Ayurveda

kannans@ay.amrita.edu9496329687

Outcome results