A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial To Study The Effect Of Kansya Shalaka Agnikarma In Pain Management Of Vatakantaka With Special Reference To Plantar Fasciitis

In todays world, the prevalence of  vatakantaka has increased considerably, largely due to lifestyle modifications such as occupational demands, prolonged standing, inappropriate footwear, and changing fashion trends. Modern medicine has treatments like NSAIDs , local steroids and surgery for Plantar fasciitis. Although steroid injections may provide short-term pain relief, their effect is often temporary. However, prolonged use of NSAIDs can cause Ill effects such as gastritis etc. Ayurveda provides many options for pain management and among them Agnikarma is most effective. It is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that can be safely performed at the outpatient department (OPD) level. Conducting research to evaluate effect of Kansya shalaka Agnikarma in Vatakantaka is crucial for expanding our understanding of traditional remedies and their applications in modern healthcare. Such research helps bridge existing knowledge gaps and provides evidence-based insights into the therapeutic potential of Agnikarma in Vatakantaka. Including patients within age group of 40-60 years, who fullfill clinical diagnostic criteria for Plantar fasciitis. Patients are selected irrespective of sex, socio economic status and community helps in achieving a disease and representative sample, enhancing the generalizability of the study findings, written consent from patients ensures ethical compliance and transparency in the treatment process.  the calculated sample size is 35. Simple random technique will be used. Total 70 number of patients will be selected and divided into two groups named as Group A (trial group) and Group B (control group). Kansya shalaka Agnikarma (group A) and Tamra shalaka Agnikarma (group B) will be given to patients. Agnikarma will be done in single session on 1st day and Assessment on 4th day and 7th day . All SOP of Agnikarma will be strictly followed during and after the procedure. Result of study will drawn on the basis of criteria of assessment and statistical analysis. Discussion will be done on the basis of observations and result obtained during treatment. Summary will be drawn and whole thesis work will be summarised. Conclusion will be drawn strictly on the basis of statistical analysis and will be unbiased.