A study to know the effect of viddha agnikarma for the treatment of pain in sciatica

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Sciatica. Ayurveda Condition: GRUDHRASI,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/06/089666
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Gurudevi Biradar

Brief Summary

*Gridhrasi* is one among the *Vata Vyadhi1*which affects Kati*, Prusta, Uru, Janu, Janga and Pada*. *Stambha*(stiffness), *Ruk*(pain), *Toda* (pricking sensation) and *Spandana* (tingling sensation) are the signs and symptoms of *Gridhrasi.2*

The clinical features of *Gridhrasi* can be correlated with that of sciatica.

Back ache is a global and most common problem in working population. Back ache is the most common cause of disability in the patient under age group 45years of age.3 Life time incidence of low back pain is said to be 50-70%. Sciatica is one of the most common conditions where repeated episodes of low back pain precede by month or year. Incidence of having sciatica is seen in 40% of cases.4 Constant pain is felt along the distribution of sciatic nerve root and often due to disc protrusion.Symptoms includes pain in the lumbar region radiating down to buttock, thigh, calf and posterior-lateral aspects of foot. 5

In modern acute pain management is by NSAID’S, analgesics and local anesthetics and corticosteroids, early mobilization and other physiotherapy techniques and surgical intervention.5 Trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation that primarily aims to provide a degree of pain relief by exciting sensory nerves6,7

In Ayurveda various treatment modalities are used for treatment of *Gridhrasi* which includes *Sneha, Sweda, Abyanga, Virechana, Basti, Siravyadha and Agnikarma.8*Various *Dahanopakarans* such as *Pippali, Ajashakrit, Godantha,* *Shara, Shalaka, Jambhvostha, Madhu, Guda* 9and various other type of metals, in which *Suchi* is one.10Among these *Agnikarma* procedure seems to be more effective which provides timely relief, hence here an attempt is made to treat pain using *Vidddha Agnikarma*

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-26
• Study Start: 2025-10-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Patient of either gender diagnosed with case of Gridhrasi.
• Age between 20-50 years.
• SLR- 30-70 degree Intervertebral disc bulge.

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed case of Bening or malignant tumor of the spine.
• Diagnosed case of Pott’s disease.
• Diagnosed case of Spinal deformity.
• Diagnosed case of Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
• Cardiovascular disease.
• Post traumatic injury leading to sciatica.
• Serology positive patient.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Viddha Agnikarama is more effective than TENS Therapy in the pain management in Gridhrasi.	42 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stiffness reduction	pain reduction

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddheshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital,koppal; 🇮🇳 Koppal, KARNATAKA, India

Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddheshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital,koppal

🇮🇳Koppal, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Gurudevi Biradar

Principal investigator

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gurudevibiradar123@gmail.com