To study the add on effectiveness of Palandu peya as a food in the management of Raktapradara(Menorrhagia)

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/01/022839
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Reshma Shaji

Brief Summary

Pathya (therapeutic diet) plays a key role inthe  management of diseases. *Raktapradara* (Menorrhagia) is mainly oneof those diseases found in women of reproductive age group where excessivebleeding during menstrual cycle(>80 ml) is the main symptom. It is clearlystated in classics that the disease is specifically due to consumption ofunsuited or unwholesome  food. Palandupeya mentioned as pathya in raktapradara is expected to decrease the excessivebleeding through vagina and thereby reducing the complications like anemia. Theingredients of this are easily available, and can easily be prepared at home. The ingredients include palandu, surasa leaves, tila taila, go ghrta, shali and jala. Keeping in view these facts, this study is conducted to evaluate the add oneffectiveness of  palandu peya inraktapradara.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 2020-01-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects presenting with prolonged or excessive bleeding through vagina in normal cycles in at least past two cycles.
• Subjects in reproductive age group.
• Subjects ready to sign informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with history of coagulation or fibrinolytic disease.
• Known case of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Subjects usually intrauterine devices and hormonal pills.
• History of malignancies.
• Diagnosed case of Inflammatory bowel disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
A Clinical study to evaluate the add on effectiveness of Palandu peya as a pathya in the management of raktapradara(menorrhagia)	Assessment will be done on baseline treatment,assessed on 15 th day and after completion of study on 31st day.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
to reduce excessive bleeding and thereby preventing complications like anemia.	15 th day and after completion of study.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Hassan, KARNATAKA, India

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara College of Ayurveda and Hospital

🇮🇳Hassan, KARNATAKA, India

Dr M B Kavita

Principal investigator

9986432954

drmbkavita@sdmcahhassan.org