comparing effect of GIT cleaning and dry powder massage in obesity

Phase 2/3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Overweight. Ayurveda Condition: MEDOVRUDDHIH,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2024/05/067357
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Manju

Brief Summary

This study is single blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the clinical efficacy of Sankhaprakshalana once in a week for 60 days (total 8 sittings) and Udvartana daily for 14 days in first month and again 14 days in second month (120 patients in each group).

The outcome will be measured on the basis of subjective, objective criteria and laboratory investigations before and after completion of treatment duration.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-14
• Study Start: 2024-05-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 240

Inclusion Criteria

Male patients in the the age group of 20-40 years with BMI 25-40 kg/(m)2 having symptoms of Sthoulya like Atishudha(excessive hunger) Nidradhikya(excessive sleep) Alasya(lassitude) Swasakruchata(difficulty in breathing).

Exclusion Criteria

Obesity due to hormonal imbalance and secondary obesity Female gender Drug dependent cases(corticosteriods,tricyclic antidepressant,epilepsy medication, insulin) Any other disorders in which patients cannot do his daily routine work or physical activity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
2. Reduction in BMI	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.
3. Measurement of Waist-hip ratio	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.
6. Reduction in Alasya	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.
1. Reduction in Weight	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.
4. Waist circumference	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.
5. Reduction in Nidradhikya	1. Objective parameters i.e. BMI, Weight in kg, Waist-Hip ratio and waist circumference are assessed before and after treatment | 2. Subjective Parameters are i.e. Nidradhikya and Alasya are assessed on 0 day, 30th day and 60th day.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Change in Lipid profile before & after intervention	2. Change in FBS level before & after intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Institute of Ayurved Studies and Research Hospital, Kurukshetra (Shri Krishna AYUSH University); 🇮🇳 Kurukshetra, HARYANA, India

Institute of Ayurved Studies and Research Hospital, Kurukshetra (Shri Krishna AYUSH University)

🇮🇳Kurukshetra, HARYANA, India

Dr Manju

Principal investigator

08558852668

drmanjuinsa12@gmail.com