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Ayurvedic treatment for hyperactivity and attention problems in children which include mild purgation therapy, Shirolepa (application of herbal medication on head) and administration of Medical decoction for a specific duration which can improve the attention span and reduce hyperactivity.

Efficacy of Mridu Virechana,Shirolepa and Abhirukandadi Kwath in the management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)in children- A Single arm clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111215
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-05-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F902- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children between the age group of 4 to 12 years irrespective of their sex, religion, socioeconomic status etc. fulfilling DSM-V criteria.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children below 4 years & above 12 years of age. 2.Children of severe cases of ADHD with marked functional impairment will be excluded. 3.Children having psychological disorders like conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive & compulsive disorder, schizophrenia etc. 4.CNS Manifestation like - CP, seizures. 5.Children with any congenital anomaly, vision impairment and hearing impairment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To improve the signs and symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by assesing changes in Finger dexterity test to assess concentration and INCLEN diagnostic tool for ADHD. Timepoint: Assessment done on day 1, day26 and day 50 after starting the treatment protocol.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in gut environment of the child by assessing Stool pH. Timepoint: Stool pH will be assessed at Day 01 & Day 06 & day 50 after starting the trial.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Dr V.K. Kori

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda(ITRA), Jamnagar

drvkkori@yahoo.co.in8891119172

Outcome results

None listed

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