A comparative clinical study of marmachikithsa and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in management of katigraha with special reference to lumbar spondylosis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 3 期
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- Self
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- reduction in symptoms of lumbar spondylosis Change in ODI scale
研究概览
简要总结
Dr. Purushothaman’s MSc dissertation focuses on a comparative clinical study of Marmachikitsa (a traditional Ayurvedic therapy targeting vital energy points or Marma) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for managing Katigraha, a condition identified with lumbar spondylosis in Ayurveda, involving pain and stiffness in the lower back due to Vata dosha imbalance.
The study, conducted at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, involves 30 patients divided into three groups:
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Group A receives only Marmachikitsa.
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Group B receives only TENS therapy.
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Group C receives a combined treatment of Marmachikitsa and TENS.
Each treatment lasts for 15 days, with daily sessions and a final evaluation based on subjective criteria (such as pain and stiffness) and objective criteria (range of motion). Primary goals include assessing pain reduction and functional improvement using tools like the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). By comparing these therapies, the study aims to fill research gaps, establish evidence-based practices, and optimize treatment strategies for lumbar spondylosis.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40.00 Year(s) 至 70.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patients will be diagnosed on the basis of signs and symptoms of lumbar spondylosis Patients having chronic non radiating low back pain that is persistent and worsens with activity. Radiological degenerative changes such as disc space narrowing, osteophyte formation, and facet joint degeneration. Patients having reduced range of motion and stiffness, particularly in the lower back. Age.
- •40 to 70 years, of either sex. Patients willing to undergo trial. Patients free from systemic illness.
排除标准
- •Not willing to undergo trial.
- •Age below 40 years and above 70 years.
- •Patients having any previous surgical procedure of lumbo-sacral spine and pelvic cavity.
- •HIV, HBsAg positive patients.
- •Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus and any bleeding disorders.
- •Patients having any history of Malignancy, Hypertension, Tuberculosis, Epilepsy or Seizure disorders.
- •Cases of Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac arthritis, Herpes simplex infection causing radiating pain.
- •Potts spine, bamboo spine, PIVD Patients affected with multiple wounds, cases with destructed vertebral bodies & fractures of the vertebra & lower limb.
- •Patient having low back pain radiating to legs.
- •Patients having pacemakers or any implanted electronic devices.
- •Fever or any infection.
结局指标
主要结局
reduction in symptoms of lumbar spondylosis Change in ODI scale
时间窗: Reduction in symptoms of lumbar spondylosis. day 15
次要结局
- change in quality of life of patient(: Improvement in the quality of life of patients with lumbar spondylosis. day30)
研究者
DR.PURUSHOTHAMAN M P
National Institute of Ayurveda jaipur