Ayurvedic management of pain in sciatica(Gridhrasi) using modified thermal therapy(Viddhaagnikarma)

Phase 2/3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Nerve root and plexus compressionsin diseases classified elsewhere. Ayurveda Condition: GRUDHRASI,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/09/057568
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Afra Eiram

Brief Summary

THIS STUDY IS PUT FORWARD TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDDHAGNIKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN IN GRIDHRASI WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DERMATOMES IN

COMPARISON WITH SARJARASA AGNIKARMA INORDER  TO HELP THE AILING PATIENTS , WITH PAIN MODERATION AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY PREVENTING DEPENDENCY ON  ANALGESICS AND THEIR ADVERSE EFFECTS..



HYPOTHESIS



NULL HYPOTHESIS:



H0 : There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of Viddha Agnikarma and

Sarjarasa Agnikarma in the management of pain in Gridhrasi.



ALTERNATE HYPOTHESIS:



H1 : Viddha Agnikarma is more effective over Sarjarasa Agnikarma in the management of

pain in Gridhrasi.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-09
• Study Start: 2023-09-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects fulfilling the Diagnostic criteria.
• Subjects who will be on analgesics will be included in the study with a washout period of 3days.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with infective, neoplastic or inflammatory conditions of the spine that mimics Sciatica.
• Subjects who have an ongoing infection and are on antibiotics.
• Subjects with traumatic injuries of the spine.
• Subjects with systemic disorders which can interfere with the intervention.
• Subjects with any metallic implants.
• Subjects with loss of anal sphincter tone and difficulty in micturition.
• Subjects who are pregnant.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in pain	1st 7th 14th & 21st day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved gait & range of movement	28th & 35th day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research hospital; 🇮🇳 Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research hospital

🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Afra Eiram

Principal investigator

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dr.afraeiram@gmail.com