Health Condition 1: M17- Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 1. Ulundhu thylam
2. Kunthirikka thylam
3. Vatha kesari thylam: Sufficient quantity of oil
1. Ulundhu thylam Poochu(therapeutic Oil application)For Stage 1 (early) Mild joint stiffness
Sponsors
National Institute of Siddha
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants diagnosed with osteoarthritis as per ACR criteria Radiologically Grade I, II, III, and IV (Kellgren Lawrence grading scale) of OA knee
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systemic and metabolic illness like TB, Malignancy H/o knee injury, surgery, steroid injection in knee joints Pregnant women and Lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Explore and document the standard operating procedure of external therapy for the management for various stages of Azhal Keel Vayu (Osteoarthritis knee joint)Timepoint: At baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The reduction in pain and improvement in range of motion of the affected knee before and after the treatment with trial drugs will be assessed by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC-pain, stiffness, functions) score and Visual Analog Scale (VAS).Timepoint: At baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mahadevan M V
National Institute of Siddha
Outcome results
None listed