Study the Efficacy of Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Siddha Taila Shiroabhyanga on Mentally Stressed College Going Students.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 32
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Relief from symptoms of Nidranasha, Mental stress and Anxiety as indicated by post-intervention scores on PSQI, PSS, and HAM-A.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Shankhpushpi has been recognized in Ayurveda as ‘Medhya Rasayana’ meaning a drug which rejuvenates, maintains and potentiates intellect and memory**.**Shankhpushpi’s isolated compounds have also demonstrated therapeutic potential in pertaining to anti-depressants CNS depression, calmative, anti-oxidant, anti-amnesic properties & antistress activity. Convolvulus pluricaulis possess several neuropharmacological properties including nootropic, neuroprotective, anti- depressant, anti-stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti- convulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, anti-Alzheimer’s, anti- Parkionson’s.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 25.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •1.Participants with a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index total score between 5 and 21 2.Participants with a Perceived Stress Scale score ranging from 0 to 26 3.Those willing to perform Shiroabhyanga for 21 days will be recruited for trial.
Exclusion Criteria
- •1.Participants contra-indicated for Shiroabhyanga such as Ajeerna and Nava Jwara.
- •2.Known case of Participants on anti-depressants, anxiolytic medications or sedatives, etc.
- •i.e., those suffering from severe Mental illness to avoid bias.
- •3.Known case of head trauma.
- •4.Known case of any systemic or metabolic disorders.
- •5.Participants undergoing detox treatment for addiction.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Relief from symptoms of Nidranasha, Mental stress and Anxiety as indicated by post-intervention scores on PSQI, PSS, and HAM-A.
Time Frame: basline, 7th and 14th day
Secondary Outcomes
- Relief from symptoms of Nidranasha, Mental stress and Anxiety as indicated by post-(basline and 21st day)
Investigators
Dr Nikita Rajkumar Rikame
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University college of Ayurved Pune