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Effectiveness of Rasanadi Ghrita in Treating Undernutrition (Karshya) in Children Aged 2 to 6 Years

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of Rasanadi Ghrita in management of karshya (1st and 2nd grade undernutrition ) in children of age group 2 to 6 years - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108513
Enrollment
64
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E441- Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

DR. MAYURI GHANSHYAM ARELKAR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Children with classical signs and symptoms of Karshya (Grade I and II undernutrition ). b) Children whose parents or guardians give written consent to the treatment. c)Children with age group of 2 to 6 years irrespective of gender, religion, and socio-economic background.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a)Children less than 60% of Ideal weight for age. b) Children with history of obstructive disorders, conditions requiring surgical intervention, syndromic presentations like Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome etc. or endocrine abnormalities like Hyperthyroidism, Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison s disease), Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1) etc. d) Children with congenital anomalies affecting the musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory system. e) children with known case of major acute systemic illnesses like Tuberculosis, Malignancies Malabsorption syndrome, Inborn error of Metabolism.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Increase In Weight for Age and Mid Arm CircumferenceTimepoint: 3 MONTHS

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Increse in fats at axilla and groin, thigh and buttocks, chest and abdomen along with buccal fat.Timepoint: 6 MONTHS

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Kishor D. Pacharne

Pmt s Ayurved College and Shree Eknath rugnalaya Shevgaon,Ahilyanagar,Maharashtra,India.

dr.kishor.vatsalya@gmail.com9881711719

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026