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Effect Of Wet Cupping In Neck Pain

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Other spondylosis,
Registration Number
CTRI/2020/03/024249
Lead Sponsor
National Institute Of Unani Medicine
Brief Summary

Cervical spondylosis (*Wajaʻ ur Raqaba*)is a chronic degenerative process of the cervical spine characterized by painin neck, degenerative changes in intervertebral disc and osteophyte formation.Most common degenerative changes are seen in C5-C6 followed by C6-C7 and C4-C5.About two third of the population have neck pain at some time in their live andprevalence is highest in middle age**.**As neck pain affects a person’s life both at home and at work, therefore,relief from pain is mandatory for social, psychological, economical and medicalreasons.

Though,the use of analgesics provides significant relief in symptoms of cervicalspondylosis for a very short time, and their prolong use may induce a number ofadverse effects. Similarly, most of the patients avoid surgeries due tocomplications associated with it. These ways of treatment definitely relievethe symptoms of cervical spondylosis but not up to the mark of satisfaction andfree from adverse effects. Hence,there is a dire need to develop a safe and effective mode of treatment for themanagement of cervical spondylosis.



In *UnÄni*system of medicine, the term *WajaÊ» ur Raqaba* is not mentioned in anyof the classical text, but most of the eminent physicians have used a broad term*Waja’ ul MafÄá¹£il* to describe all types of joint pain. *UnÄni*physicians have treated *WajaÊ» ul MafÄá¹£il* successfullywith various drugs & regimenal modalities including *HijÄma Bish Shará¹­,**Dalk, RiyÄá¸at* etc. *HijÄma Bish Shará¹­* is one which is commonlyprescribed to evacuate *MawÄd-i-FÄsida* and to provide relief to thepatients of *WajaÊ» ul MafÄá¹£il*. Hence keeping the above facts in mind, Iplanned a study to evaluate the effect of *HijÄma Bish Shará¹­* in themanagement of *WajaÊ» ur Raqaba*entitledas**Efficacy of *HijÄma Bish Shará¹­*** **in the pain management of *Waja’ur Raqaba* (Cervical Spondylosis):**An OpenLabel Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial is contemplated

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
43
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed cases of Cervical Spondylosis clinically and radiologically 2.
  • No apparent spinal deformity like- Kyphosis, scoliosis, Lordosis etc 3.
  • VAS score for pain not less than 3.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Unstable, bed ridden and mentally retarded patients 2.
  • Diabetes mellitus patient with multiple drug (more than two) 3.
  • Pregnant and lactating women 5.
  • Previous history of neck trauma, cervical fracture or surgery, congenital spinal abnormality, spinal tumour and cancer 6.
  • AIDS,HIV and HBsAG positive cases.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)0th day and 21st day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Neck disability index (NDI)2. Cervical range of Motion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Institute Of Unani Medicine

🇮🇳

Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

National Institute Of Unani Medicine
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Mohd Nayab
Principal investigator
9019080556
nayabdr@gmail.com

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