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An Ayurvedic Approach to Obesity: Etiology and Clinical Evaluation of Shigru Guggulu and Navaka Guggulu

AN Etiopatrhological study of Sthaulya (Obesity) and Randomized controlled trial of Shigru Guggulu and Navaka Guggulu in Sthaulya - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103994
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-02-16
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: E669- Obesity, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

National Institute of Ayurveda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Individuals of all sexes. Individuals Diagnosed as Sthaulya (With Sthaulya features such as Daurgandhya, Shvasa Kashta, Anga Gaurava, Chala Sphig, Utsaha hani, Athi Kshuda and etc) Individuals with BMI same or more than 25 Individuals who voluntarily provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women and Lactating mothers Individuals with severe comorbidities. Such as Cancer, Rheumatoid arthritis etc. Individuals with Secondary Obesity (obesity due to Endocrine disorders, Genetic disorders, Drug-induced obesity. Individuals with Severe Comorbid Conditions Chronic kidney disease (CKD), Advanced cardiovascular diseases, Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) Individuals who have undergone surgical interventions for obesity. Individuals with Severe mental health conditions that may interfere with study participation (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression). Individuals who do not provide consent or cannot comply with study protocols.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Decrease in body weight compared to baseline. Reduction in BMI (Body Mass Index). Reduction in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Timepoint: 8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in metabolic markers towards reference range (Lipid Profile Blood glucose levels, Liver function tests, APO-B, RFT, CBC, Thyroid profile (TSH) Patient-reported quality of life improvements based on standardized questionnaires. Timepoint: 8 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBhagwant Kumar Gupta

National Institute of Ayurveda

ssurendra452@gmail.com9414361874

Outcome results

None listed

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