Efficacy of Eye Exercises and a special ayurvedic treatment Anjana (a form of kajal) in Near Sightedness

Phase 1/2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Myopia,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/09/027766
• Lead Sponsor: Dean Parul Institute of Ayurved

Brief Summary

•TimiraorMyopia isthe most common eye disease prevailing on a large scale. It is associated withblurred vision and asthenopic (eyefatigue) symptoms which are; headache, eye strain and watering in eyes. Theseadversely affect the overall quality of life of the individuals. For itsmanagement, classical therapies mentioned in our ancient literature need to bere-established today.

•Varioustherapeutic measures are mentioned for the treatment oftimirawhichincludes Tarpana,Anjana, Nasya,Snehpana,Putapaka,Shirobasti,Virechan,etc.

•In Modern system of Medicine, spectaclesare used to correct the errors of refraction. But it neither cures the diseasenor prevents the progression. Surgeries and Laser are also prescribed butsometimes, they come with complications. Also, they are not affordable to manyof our population.

•Hence, simple, non-invasive andcost-effective treatment needs to be practiced for the management ofTimira.Eyeexercises and Anjanaare suchwidelyused procedures.They not onlymanageTimirabutalso havemanyother benefits as well. There are no side effects and probable complications oftheseprocedures.

•GuduchyadiRasanjana,mentioned in SharangdharaSamhita, includesGuduchi,SaindhavaandMadhuasits components, which are easily available and it has good ocular absorptionbecause it has very small molecular size due to its method of preparation andits ingredients.

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 2020-10-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients presenting with classical features of Prathama Patalagata Timira.
• Patients presenting with asthenopic symptoms Age between 12-35 years.
• With correction ≤ -3 DS Those fit for Anjana Those fit for Eye Exercises.

Exclusion Criteria

• Dwitiya, Trutiya and Chaturtha Patalagata Timira With correction > -3 DS Patients with ocular manifestations due to serious systemic illness.
• Patient underwent any of the ophthalmic surgeries.
• Those unfit for Anjana.
• Those unfit for Eye Exercises.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in vision, headache, eye strain, watering of eyes	Day 0 | Day 15 | Day 45

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Complications like congestion in eyes, excessive watering of eyes, pain in eyes, itching, burning.	Day 0

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Parul Ayurved Hospital; 🇮🇳 Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Parul Ayurved Hospital

🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Dr Sapna

Principal investigator

7988012524

456sapna.sy@gmail.com