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Development and Validation of an Azhal Diagnostic Scale in Siddha Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Development and validation of the Diagnostic Tool for Azhal -(Az) Scale in Siddha Medicine A Cross-Sectional Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111607
Enrollment
200
Registered
2026-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z768- Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Central Council for Research in Siddha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Willing to participate in the study. Participants aged 18 to 65 years, belonging to all genders. Clinical condition: Apparently healthy volunteers and Patients attending SCRU, OPD, New Delhi

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, institutionalised persons). Persons with Known severe chronic Co-morbid conditions such as immunosuppressive disorders, cancer, AIDS, Tuberculosis, and psychiatrically ill patients will be exempted from participating in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Through this study, an objective quantification of Azhal assessment, which has been done so far based on individual experience (subjective), can be established. Timepoint: 1 year

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2. Azhal assessment is an important part of disease diagnosis (Trihumoural theory), treatment selection, and behavioural modifications. Therefore, developing a Valid tool through this study will help in the clinical decision support system and influence practice strategies among Siddha Physicians all over the world. Timepoint: 1 year

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactR Susila

Siddha Clinical Research Unit

drsusilasiddha@gmail.com09865564621

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026