A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Chatursama Lepa as a supportive local treatment in patients with herpes zoster (shingles).

A randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of CHATURSAMA LEPA as an adjuvant local application in the management of VISARPA with special reference to HERPES ZOOSTER. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/109706

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: B029- Zoster without complications

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients showing symptoms of Visarpa With special reference to herpes zooster like pain, burning sensation & vesicular eruption. 2) Understanding and being willing to sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients of abhyantar Visarpa. 2.Patients with Bahyashrit Visarp spread in the organs like eyes, oral cavity and sex organs. 3.Immuno-compromised patients like AIDS (HIV positive), HbsAg positive etc. 4. Patients of known case of Diabetes mellitus and other systemic complications. . 5. Pregnancy and lactating women. 6. Any complication arising during the treatment of any patient discontinuing the treatment will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study aims to validate Chatursama Lepa as a safe, economical, and effective topical therapy for Visarpa. Expected outcomes include reduction in pain, burning sensation, itching, faster lesion healing, and improved patient comfort. The findings may strengthen scientific evidence for Ayurvedic external therapies and support integrative dermatological management.Timepoint: 28 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Subhashini M Lahankar

R.A.Podar Govt(Ayu) collage,Worli,Mumbai-18

drslahankar@gmail.com9833173571

Outcome results