To study the effect of Agnikarma by Panchadhatu shalaka in the management of Gridhrasi.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system. Ayurveda Condition: GRUDHRASI,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/04/084332
• Lead Sponsor: PDEAs College of Ayurved and Research Centre Nigdi Pune

Brief Summary

Ayurveda mentions a disease called as Gridhrasi under the cluster of

Nanatmaj vyadhi of vata i.e. where only vitation of vata dosha occurs.

In this disease, piercing pain starts from the sphik pradesh radiating

to kati , prushta , uru , janu , jangha & pada . Also stambha , toda , spandan

is experienced by the patient.

Patient experiences sakhtiutkshepa , nighraha i.e. unability to lift

the leg & hence has restricted movements.

Gridhrasi in Sanskrit describes a particular type of gait of the

patient where in the patient resembles the bird vulture. i.e. legs look a bit

tensed and slightly curved.

Aacharya sushrut states that when vata dosha is vitated and affects

the heel and toe area. It leads to restricted movements of the leg that

gives rise to the disease – Gridhrasi.

RATIONALE OF STUDY: -

• There is a need to introduce a minimal invasive and instant pain-

relieving treatment modality in Gridhrasi. It has been very well

explained in Ayurvedic scriptures.

• The research formulation mentioned to treat gridhrasi in

ayurvedic Samhita is beneficial . The research comprises the

agnikarma by panchadhatu shalaka which has qualities of vata

shaman .

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-04
• Study Start: 2025-04-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with classical clinical features of Gridhrasi that is Ruka,Toda,Stambha,Suptata in Sphik,Kati,Uru,Janu,Jangha and Pada, Irrespective of religion,Caste,Gender and Socioeconomic status.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy,DM K/C/O-Tuberculosis, Cardiac diseases, Spondylolisthesis, Sarcoiliac arthritis, Dislocation, Fracture,Ligaments tear, HTN.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in Ruka,Toda,Stambha,Suptata will be assessed on 7th,14th and 21st day after intervention.	Improvement in Ruka,Toda,Stambha,Suptata will be assessed on 7th,14th and 21st day after intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
NA	NA

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ayurved Rugnalya And Snowbell Multi-speciality Hospital; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Ayurved Rugnalya And Snowbell Multi-speciality Hospital

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Sanket Sunil Sangale

Principal investigator

9689768608

sanketsangle2@gmail.com