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Effect of Gulpha Marma Chikitsa and Yavani Churna in menstrual pain.

Phase 2/3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Primary dysmenorrhea. Ayurveda Condition: ARTAVADOSHAH/ARTAVADUSHTIH/RAJODOSHAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/06/053385
Lead Sponsor
Faculty of Ayurveda IMS Banaras Hindu University
Brief Summary

Dysmenorrhoeais the most common gynecological problem faced by female during adolescencewhich causes significant discomfort and anxiety for the woman as well asfamily. Primary Dysmenorrhoea is described as a pain that is of uterine originand directly linked to menstruation but with no visible pelvic pathology. Theincidence of Primary Dysmenorrhoea of sufficient magnitude with incapacitationis about 15-20%. Primary Dysmenorrhoea is extremely common, especially amongadolescents, as many as 90% of adolescent females and above 50% of menstruatingwomen worldwide report suffering from it, with 10-20% of them describing theirhurt as sever and distressing.

Inthe classics of *Ayurveda*, Dysmenorrhoeais mentioned as symptom in many disorders like *VatalaYonivyapada, Sannipatiki Yonivyapada, Paripluta Yonivyapada, Mahayoni,Udavartini Yonivyapada, Antarmukhi Yonivyapada, Suchimukhi Yonivyapada.*

The main cause of Primary Dysmenorrhoea (*Krichhartava**)*  is vitiation of  *Vatadosha* (*Apana* and *VyanaVata*)  which should be correctedthrough the drugs of  *Vatashamaka* and *Vatahara* properties.

*Krichhartava* has strong relation with *Vata Dosha* because pain does not occur without vitiation of *Apana Vata Dushti*. As normalmenstruation is the attributed to the *ApanavayuKarma* and hence painful menstruation is related with the vitiation of *Vata* especially the *Apana Vayu,* so painful menstruation is related is considered as *Apana Vata Dushti*.

**Plan of study**

Total 90 patients of age group 14 to 45 years withsign and symptoms of Primary Dysmenorrhoea (*Krichhartava)*without any other complications will beregistered from the OPD of Prasuti Tantra, S.S. Hospital (Ayurveda wing), IMSBHU, Varanasi, by following proper assessment of inclusion and exclusioncriteria developed for the present research work and will be divided into threegroups as follows:

**Groupingof Cases**-Allthe registered patients will be divided randomly in three trial groups A, B andC by computerised method.

**GroupA- (30 cases):** GroupA will be treated with *Yavani churna*(2gm, in two divided dose) for duration of 90 days, 10 days prior to expecteddate of menses for 3 consecutive cycle.

**GroupB-(30 cases):** GroupB will be advised to do *Gulpha Marma*stimulation daily in the morning and evening as per technique described belowfor 3 months.

**Group C-(30 cases):** Controlled group Cwill be treated with Placebo treatment (placebo capsule 1BD), nothing specialadvice.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1Patients willing to participate in study.
  • 2Age group between 14 to 45 years.
  • 3Unmarried and married both patients attending the OPD with chief complain of Primary Dysmenorrhoea with scanty or average amount of menses along with associated symptoms without any organic pathology.
  • 4patients suffering more than two cycles.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1Patients below 14 years and above 45 years.
  • 2Any abnormalities detected in investigation.
  • 3Coagulation disorders.
  • 4Patients suffering from chronic systemic disease like uncontrollable diabetes, uncontrollable hypertension, venereal disease, thyroid dysfunction or any disorders influencing general physical health and ultimately influencing menses.
  • 5Patients using IUCD and OCPs or injectables contaceptive and others.
  • 6Patients with any history of allergy or allergy from trial drugs.
  • 7Patients having Central nervous system disorders like epilepsy, meningitis, migraine or any other psychological disorders.
  • 8Patients having Respiratory disorders like bronchial asthma, T.B., pleural effusion, bronchitis etc.
  • 9Patients having any carcinoma.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduced Intensity and Duration of pain during menstruationBefore intervention and | Every month after intervention for 4 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Relief in associated sign and symptomsBefore intervention and

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sir Sundarlal Hospital IMS BHU Varanasi

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Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Sir Sundarlal Hospital IMS BHU Varanasi
🇮🇳Varanasi, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Dr Amita Sharma
Principal investigator
9131476980
amitasharma1688@gmail.com

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