Health Condition 1: K929- Disease of digestive system, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Diagnosed with functional constipation as per standard clinical or ROME IV CRITERIA 2) Straining during more than 25% of defecations. 3) Lumpy or hard stools (Bristol stool Scale 1-2) more than 25% defecations. 4) Sensation of incomplete evacuation more than 25% defecations. 5)Presence of a large fecal mass in the colon 6) History of large diameter stools which may obstruct the toilet. 7) Associated symptoms- Abdominal pain, Anorexia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Constipation due to organic or structural causes - Hirschsprug s disease, piles. 2.Known case of cerebral palsy or constipation due to any other neuromuscular disorder. 3. Known case of hypothyroidism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 4.Children with severe abdominal pain. 5.Children with known case of any food allergy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the efficacy of Aaragwadha Kapila Avaleha and Haritaki Pippali Avaleha in relieving constipation, measured by improvement in regulation in stool frequency and consistency, in preschool children aged 3 to 6 years over 14 days.Timepoint: 14 days of study with follow up on 3rd, 7th, 14th day. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To observe the adverse effects of the drug if any.Timepoint: 14 days of study with follow up on 3rd, 7th, 14th day. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
PDEAs College of Ayurved and Research Centre,Nigdi ,Pune