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Role of Mental Stress (Atichintana) in the Development of Karshya An Ayurvedic Observational Study

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE ROLE OF ATICHINTANA IN RASAVAHA SROTO DUSHTI IN KARSHYA - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105767
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-03-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College Raipur CG 492010
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Subject with age group 18 to 60 years. 2) Subject irrespective of gender, marital status, socio- economic status, religion, occupation etc. 3) Subject with BMI less than 18.5kg/M2 4) Subject with stable general medical condition (No acute medical emergency). 5) Subject who is not currently undergoing any measure weight gain therapy. 6) unintentional weight loss, typically exceeding 5-10% of body weight over a period of 3-6 month. 7) Subject who agrees to sign consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Subject with age below 18 years and above 60 years. 2) Subject with BMI More than 18.5kg/M2 3) Known systemic diseases explaining weight loss: active tuberculosis, uncontrolled HIV/AIDS, malignancy, chronic renal failure, or decompensated liver disease. 4) Endocrine disorders causing emaciation (untreated hyperthyroidism, uncontrolled Type 1 diabetes mellitus). 5) Subject with any major psychiatric disorders. 6) Use of medications known to cause significant weight loss or alter metabolism (e.g. chronic systemic corticosteroids, stimulants, certain antiretrovirals). 7) Recent major surgery, hospitalization, or acute severe infection within 4 weeks prior to enrollment. 8) Pregnant and lactating women. 9) Subject suffering from any systemic disease like renal, thyroid disorders etc. 10) Subject not giving consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Subject with higher levels of Atichintana will show more pronounced Rasavahaa Srotodushti. Strong correlation expected between mental stress and physical symptoms of Karshya.Timepoint: At baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The study may establish a conceptual link between Manasika Nidana (Atichintana) and Sharirika Vyadhi (Karshya).Timepoint: At baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Gitanjali Sasmal

Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Government Ayurved College Raipur CG

drgsasmal@rediffmail.com9407772981

Outcome results

None listed

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