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Ayurvedic Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hypertensive Nephropathy
Diabetic Nephropathy
Interventions
Other: Ayurveda treatment
Registration Number
NCT02477163
Lead Sponsor
J.S. Ayurveda College
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of multi-dimentional ayurvedic treatment in the patients of various types of chronic kidney disease.

Detailed Description

Ayurvedic treatment includes some complex classical herbal formulations and Niruha basti (procto-colonic administration of ayurvedic medicines mainly contained decoction of punarnavadi compound, rocksalt, sesame oil and mixture of some herbal poweders) will be given to the patients of chronic kedney disease who are not on dialysis. Patients of CKD of various etiology will be grouped accordingly and will get the same treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
521
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients having a confirm diagnosis of chronic kidney disease with GFR level < 60mL/min and persistent (present for > 3 months) indicates substantial reduction in kidney function. Confirmation of diagnosis with ultrasound of KUB, indicating reduction of kidney size and / or cortico-medullary difference.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Female patients having pregnancy, breast feeding or post-delivery period.
  • Patients who are on dialysis treatment from more than 6 months period. Patients who are already operated for renal transplantation and then having nephropathy.
  • Patients with some serious illness like cardio-vascular diseases, acute mental disorders, serious acute organic diseases, serious chronic co-morbidity, hypo or hyper thyroidism, other kidney, liver or metabolic disorders etc.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
single groupAyurveda treatmentPatients of chronic renal failure
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in the value of laboratory investigations4 weeks

All the related laboratory investigations will be done before and after the treatment. Effect will be assessed with the help of reduction level in serum creatinine(in mg /dl), blood urea(in mg/dl), serum uric acid(in mg/dl) and improvement in hemoglobin(in gm%) and serum electrolytes level(in mmol/l).

Improvement in the signs and symptoms4 weeks

Following grade score will be used to measure the improvement in all the patients at the initial level and after the treatment.

Grade score of signs and symptoms

1. Oedema: No oedema(0); Slight oedema on lower extremties(1); Severe oedema on lower extrimities(2); Anasarca(3)

2. General weakness: No weakness(0); Mild weakness(1); Moderate weakness(2); Severe weakness(3)

3. Loss of appetite: Good appetite(0) Mild loss of appetite(1); Moderate loss of appetite(2); Complete loss of appetite(3)

4. Nausea / Vomiting: Absent(0); Occasional(1); Once or twice a week(2); Daily(3)

5. Muscle cramps: Absent(0); Occasional(1); Once or twice a week(2); Daily(3)

6. Breathlessness: Absent(0); On fast walking or climbing stairs(1); Sometimes at rest(2); Generally occurs at rest(3)

7. Hiccup: Absent(0); Occasional(1); Once or twice a week(2); Daily(3)

8. Pruritus: Absent(0); Mild(1); Moderate(2); Severe(3)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

P D Patel Ayurveda Hospital

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Nadiad, Gujarat, India

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