A Comparative Random Clinical Trial On Efficacy of Agnikaram and Dry Cupping In The Management Of Katishoola W.S.R. To Lower Back Pain
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To give symptomatic relief in pain
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The back pain has become one of the leading causes of disability in our society and cost of the treatment has been increasing progressively each year without any obvious effect on the frequency and severity of condition.
Katishoola that occurs due to vitiated Vata Dosha can be cured by Snehan, Swedan, Agnikarma, Basti , Abhyanga , Dry Cupping , Wet Cupping etc.
The Agnikarma is established method but according to Acharya Sushurta there are some limitations of Agnikarma as Agni karma is contraindicated in many of the patients eg. Pitta Prakrati ,Baal, Vridha , Bheeru etc.
According to Acharya Sushruta Agni karma is contraindicated in "Sharad Ritu" and "Grishma Ritu". Here lies the scope of cupping therapy, it can be done on Pittaj Prakrati and Raktaj Prakrati patients and hence we can provide an alternative therapy for these patients. Cupping therapy can be performed in all "Ritu". Agnikarma is mainly localized therapy but Cupping therapy includes wide area which may help the patient in relief of symptoms perhaps in better way. This study mainly will helps us to find which procedure is easy, safe, and comfortable to patient, cost effective and their efficacy.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •1.Diagnosed and confirmed case of lower back pain, as per case report form and the basis of the sign and symptoms.
- •2.Patient between the ages of 20-70 years.
- •3.Patients of either gender, religion, occupation.
- •4.Patients who will be willing for the treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
- •1.Pregnant women 2.Patient suffering from potts spine, metastatic disease of spine, uncontrolled hypertension.
- •3.Patient with condition mentioned under contraindications for Agnikaram and Dry cupping in Sushruta samhita.
- •Patient with systemic diseases like uncontrolled diabetes.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To give symptomatic relief in pain
Time Frame: At baseline, 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
- Objective criteria -Lumbar spine range of movement(Subjective criteria -Pain, Disability)
Investigators
NEHA KUMAWAT
Institute For Ayurved Studies And Research,Faculty Of Ayurveda