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A clinical study to assess the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicines, with and without leech therapy, in the management of gout.

A Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the efficacy of Punarnava amrita Guggulu and Rasnadi Kwath in Cases of Vatarakta with and without Raktmokshan by Jalauka with special reference to Gout

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105326
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-03-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

State Ayurvedic College and Hospital Lucknow
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age: Individuals between 21 and 60 years. 2. Gender: Both males and females will be included. 3. Socioeconomic Status: Participants from all socioeconomic backgrounds are eligible. 4. In case of Jalauka Avcharana BT, CT, INR, within normal limits and patients having HB percent grater than 10 gm percent. 5. Clinical Parameters: Patients diagnosed with Vatarakt who have serum uric acid levels exceeding 7 mg per dl in males and 6 mg per dl in females. Additionally, they must fulfill all three essential diagnostic criteria along with at least one non-essential criterion.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals younger than 21 years or older than 60 years. 2. In case of Jalauka Avcharana patient having HB percentage less than 10gm percentage, any coagulative disorders, uncontrolled hypertension and Diabetes mellitus. 3. Cases of gouty arthritis complicated by systemic conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid dysfunctions, or psoriatic arthritis. 4. Patients with advanced Vatarakta presenting with complications like hiccups, fainting, delirium, erysipelas, muscular abscess, or finger deformities. 5. Gout cases accompanied by chronic joint deformity, significant loss of joint function, or presence of draining tophi. 6. Women who are pregnant or Lactating., 7. Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus ,tuberculosis, or those suffering from renal or liver disorders. 8. Patients having serum uric acid grater than 10.3 mg per dl in females and grater than 11.6 mg per dl in males.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To establish the comparative efficacy of Punarnava amrita guggulu & Rasnadi kwath in case of Vatrakta with and without raktmokshan (by Jaluka). 2.To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Punarnava Amrita Guggulu and Rasnadi Kwath in the management of Vatarakta (Gout), with and without Raktamokshana (Jaluka).Timepoint: Duration of clinical trial - 30 days. Follow up during treatment 7, 15, 30 days

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To assess the role of Raktamokshana (Jaluka) as an adjunct to oral therapy in reducing symptoms such as Shotha (swelling), Shula (pain), and Daha (burning) in Vatarakta. 2. To compare the therapeutic outcomes between the two groups: o Group A: Treated with Punarnava Amrita Guggulu and Rasnadi Kwath alone. o Group B: Treated with Punarnava Amrita Guggulu, Rasnadi Kwath, and Raktamokshana. 3. To analyze improvements in subjective parameters weekly and objective parameter like serum uric acid level at 0, 15th and 30th day of trial. 4. To assess the side effect of drugs and Raktmoksan (by jaluka) if any.Timepoint: 1.Duration of clinical trial - 30 days. 2.Follow up during treatment 7, 15, 30 days 3.Follow up without drug 7 days. (Jaluka Avshechan Once in a week for 1 month at morning i.e. total 5 times during complete trial at the day 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 days.)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sharad Johri

State Ayurvedic College and Hospital Lucknow

sharadjohri47@gmail.com9140686337

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026