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A Study on the Effect of Varmam Therapy along with Uthiyam Pattai Patru and Vasavu Ennai in the Treatment of Knee Ligament Injuries

Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of varmam with Uthiyam Pattai Patru (poultice) and Vasavu Ennai (external) in the management of Partial ligamentous injuries of the knee joint in the patients reporting at Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital, National Institute Of Siddha A Single Arm, An Open-Label Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/111692
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-06-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Varmam with Uthiyam Pattai Patru (poultice) and Vasavu Ennai (external): 1. PROCEDURE: Varmam Therapy and Uthiyam Pattai Patru Weekly once for upto 3 consecutive weeks 2. PROCEDURE: Var

Sponsors

National institute of Siddha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants with MRI findings of Partial ligamentous tear (Grade I & II) of any of the following knee joint ligament (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) 2.Participants with positive findings of clinical examination of knee joint ligament injury. 3.Patients willing to sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Participants with MRI findings of Grade III or Complete ligament rupture and associated complex meniscal tear. 2.Severe knee joint osteoarthritis. 3.Pregnant and Lactating women 4.Associated complex meniscal tears requiring surgical intervention 5.Uncontrolled systemic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The reduction in pain and improvement in range of motion of the affected knee after treatment will be assessed. Timepoint: At baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The expected outcome will be an improvement of more than 60% in functional assessment scores using KOOS Knee Scoring Scale.Timepoint: At baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mahadevan M V

National institute of Siddha

mvmresearch2008@gmail.com9840417565

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026