A STUDY ON “INJI CHOORANAM (INTERNAL)â€AND VATHA KESARI THAILAM (EXTERNAL) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THANDAGA VATHAM ( LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS)

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other spondylosis,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/02/049745
• Lead Sponsor: National institute of siddha

Brief Summary

BACKGROUND : This is an open clinical trial that evaluates the effectiveness of Siddha herbal formulation INJI CHOORANAM(INTERNAL) and VATHA KESARI THAILAM (EXTERNAL) in the management of THANDAGA VATHAM (LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS) patients through Aberdeen low back pain scale and MRI Lumbar Spinebefore and after treatment. Lumbar spondylosis also termed as lumbar osteoarthritis, discdegeneration, degenerative disc disease. It is found very commonly in those used to heavy work. The degenerative changes are simply a manifestation of increasing age or wear and tear. Low back pain (LBP) affects approximately 60–85% of adults during some point in their lives. 85.5% of individuals aged 45–64 years demonstrate osteophytes within the lumbar spine. Degenerative changes may appear in young individuals without no trauma history.

OBJECTIVE : To estimate the therapeutic efficacy of siddha herbal formulation INJI CHOORANAM ( INTERNAL ) and VATHA KESARI THAILAM ( EXTERNAL ) in the management of THANDAGA VATHAM ( LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS ) patients through Aberdeen low back pain scale before and after treatment.

METHODOLOGY : A Total of 10 diagnosed patients of Thandaga vatham (Lumbar spondylosis) within the age limit of 30 -60 years willing to participate in the study ,by signing the consent form will be enrolled in the study. Pregnancy and lactation, Known cases of Cardiac disease, Auto immune disease like Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Psoriasis, Mixed connective tissue disorders.Spina bifida, Osteomyelitis, Tuberculosis in spine, Renal diseases, Other systemic illness will be excluded. Assessment in improvement is done through Aberdeen low back pain scale and MRI Lumbar Spine before and after treatment.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION : The result will be statistically analyzed.

KEY WORDS : Thandaga vatham, Lumbar spondylosis, Inji chooranam, Vatha kesari thailam.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-14
• Study Start: 2023-02-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Patient who are having symptoms of Lower back pain, Excessive sweating, Reduced range of movements, Body tiredness 2.Patient who are willing to sign informed consent form 3.
• Patients who are willing to give radiological investigation.

Exclusion Criteria

• Known case of, 1.Cardiac disease 2.Auto immune disease like Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE,Psoriasis,Mixed connective tissue disorders.
• 3.Spina bifida 4.Osteomyelitis 5.Tuberculosis in spine 6.Pregnancy and lactation 7.Renal diseases 8.Other systemic illness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of Aberdeen low back pain scale scoring before and after treatment.	2 MONTHS- SCREENING | 2 MONTHS- DATA COLLECTION | 2 MONTHS- DATA ANALYSIS AND OUTCOME
Comparing the reduction of clinical symptoms before and after treatment	2 MONTHS- SCREENING | 2 MONTHS- DATA COLLECTION | 2 MONTHS- DATA ANALYSIS AND OUTCOME

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital; 🇮🇳 Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India

Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital

🇮🇳Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India

Dr N Deepa

Principal investigator

9943889203

deepanarayanan1496@gmail.com