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Study on Pain Sensitivity at Specific Wrist, Ankle, and Foot Points Using a Pressure Measuring Device.

A Clinico Anatomical Study of Gulpha,Manibandh,Kurchashira Marma with special reference to pain threshold assessment using algometer.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109814
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-04-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 2: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 3: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 4: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system Health Condition 5: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

State Ayurvedic College and Hospital Lucknow
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age- 20-60 years. Patients having symptoms of traumatized Gulpha Manibandh and kurchashira marma Pain and swelling on either side of ankle or wrist joint Pain and stiffness of the foot and Antalgic gait due to ankle joint trauma Pain stiffness and reduced range of motion Presence of pain in wrist and ankle joint where these Marma are located

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age below 20 or above 60 years. Patients with diagnosed systemic illnesses like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy or any chronic debilitating condition that may alter pain perception. Open wounds or recent surgery near the Marma sites (wrist and ankle). Patients currently on painkillers, steroids or any medication that may alter pain sensitivity. History of psychiatric illness or inability to communicate pain responses properly. Pregnant or lactating women due to harmonal and physiological changes may affect pain sensitivity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of pressure pain threshold at Gulpha, Manibandha and Kurchashira Marma using algometer.Timepoint: Baseline at the time of enrollment only

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The secondary outcome includes assessment of pain intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at the selected Marma points at baseline. The study will also evaluate the grading of Marma sensitivity (mild, moderate, severe) based on PPT and VAS values at baseline. The study will assess differences in pain thresholds between the left and right sides at baseline. The study will determine the prevalence of Marma trauma based on the proportion of Grade 3 cases at the end of the study. The study will establish baseline reference values of Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) for the selected Marma points in participants.Timepoint: Baseline (single-time assessment at enrollment); prevalence assessed at study completion.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf Sunita Kumari

State ayurvedic college and Hospital

drsunitakumarilko@gmail.com8923115777

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026