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Study on Local Treatments for Venomous Bites and Stings in the Tharu Tribe

Preserving indigenous wisdom: A community-based survey on traditional remedies for venomous bites and stings among the Tharu tribe of Champaran, Bihar

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106570
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-03-19
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

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The respondent are those who have lived in the area for more than 5 years. Willing to participate and share their knowledge

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Registered medical practitioners and new residents who have not completed five years in that locality

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comprehensive documentation of indigenous and traditional medical practices (herbal, ritualistic, and folk remedies) used for the management of poisonous bites in Champaran villages.Timepoint: BASELINE

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not applicableTimepoint: Not applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Reshmi Pushpan

Guru Gorakshnath Institute of Medical Sciences

reshmi.pushpan@gmail.com8289933175

Outcome results

None listed

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