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Oil vs. Ointment: Which Ayurvedic Treatment Clears Melasma Better.

Efficacy of kanaka taila with manjishthadi kwatha in comparision with kanaka taila ointment with manjishthadi kwatha in vyanga (melasma) - a randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103433
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L811- Chloasma

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Subjects diagnosed with Vyanga (Melasma) as per Diagnostic criteria 2)Subjects aged between 20 to 50 years of any gender. 3)Subjects who are ready to participate and have signed for informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with known systemic illnesses that may interfere with pigmentation (e.g., Addison s disease, thyroid disorders). 2.History of photosensitizing drug intake or recent chemical peeling or laser therapy (within past 3 months). 3.Other diagnosed chronic dermatological conditions (e.g., lichen planus pigmentosus,erythromelanosis). 4.mMASI score below 2. 5.Diagnosed Case of Uncontrolled diabetes, liver, or renal disease based. 6.Patients undergoing concurrent allopathic treatment for melasma or pigmentation disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Subjects will be assessed before and after the study based on following parameters mMASI scoring Facial photographs Timepoint: 0th Day Baseline Assessment 15th Day- Mid Assessment 31st Day- Clinical assessment at the end of treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Subjects will be assessed before and after the study based on MELASQOL(The Melasma quality of life scale)Timepoint: 31st Day- Clinical assessment at the end of treatment.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vasantha b

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan.

drvasantha@sdmcahhassan.org9886213224

Outcome results

None listed

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