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A Clinical Trial to study the effects of two Ksharasutras, Arka Ksheera based Tankana Ksharasutra and Apamarga Ksharasutra in patients with anal fistula.

Efficacy of Arka Ksheera based Tankana Ksharasutra against Apamarga Ksharasutra along with standard treatment in Low Anal Fistula: A Randomised Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106027
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-03-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K603- Anal fistula

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Government Ayurveda College Thiruvananthapuram
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed cases of Low Anal Fistula

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known cases of colorectal carcinoma, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, and tuberculosis. Known cases of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, HIV, hepatitis B, and venereal diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Unit Cutting Time of the Ksharasutra measured by the formaula Total number of days for cut through /Initial length of KsharasutraTimepoint: Assessment of Unit Cutting Time will be done on 0th day (after Ksharasutra application),7thday(first week),2nd week,3rd week, 4th week, 5th week, 6th week, 7th week, 8th week or till complete cut through of tract

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy of Ksharasutra in pain assessed by the VAS scale & discharge assessed by the Paul O Madson & Peter grading.Timepoint: Assessment will be done on 0th day & every seventh day after Ksharasutra application till eight weeks or up to complete cut-through of the tract.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNayana S Nair

Government Ayurveda College Thiruvananthapuram

remyarenjith3784@gmail.com9947035121

Outcome results

None listed

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