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A Clinical study to know the effect of powder massage and pouring of medicated buttermilk followed by therapeutic Emesis in treating Psoriasis

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Psoriasis, unspecified. Ayurveda Condition: EKAKUSHTHAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/05/033901
Lead Sponsor
Dr Siramsetty Jagadesh Kumar
Brief Summary

The present study entitled " **“AN OPEN – LABEL, SINGLE ARM STUDY TO EVALUATE****THE EFFICACY OF SARVANGA UDVARTANA & SARVANGA TAKRADHARA FOLLOWEDBY VAMANA KARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EKAKUSTA VIS-A-VIS PSORIASISâ€.**

Kushtais a Kleda pradhana bahudosha vyaadhi, having saptako dravya sangraha. In thecontext of Aragwadadi adhayaya of Charaka Samhita, Acharya Chakrapani  highlights the importance of repeatedBahir-parimarjana as well as Antah-parimarjana chikitsa. Hence in the present study sarvanga udvartana andsarvanga takradhara followed by vamana karma was adopted. Shodhanaforms the primary line of treatment in Kushta chikitsa. AsEkakushta is kapha-vata predominant condition wherein Vamana karma occupies theprime place in its line of treatment,Ruksha karma being avishista poorvakarma in kleda pradhana vyadhi. Hence, the present study was taken to see the effect of Rukshana in reducing kledatava for desirable resultafter performing vamana karma.

The effect of treating in all parameters like Matsyashakalopamam(Scaling), Aswedanam (Anhydrosis), Mahavastu (Extent of lesion), Dryness, Burning sensation, Itching, Erythema, PSAI has shown statistically highly significant results.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Subject presenting with lakshanas of EkaKushta Subject presenting with signs & symptoms of Psoriasis Subject fit for Udvartana Subject fit for Takradhara Subject fit for Snehapana Subject fit for Vamana karma.

Exclusion Criteria

Psoriasis associated with Major systemic disorders that interfere with the course of treatment.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sarvanga Udvartana and Sarvanga Takradhara followed by Vamana Karma showed efficient results in the management of Psoriasis19 to 23 days
It was assessed BT before Sarvanga Udvartana and Sarvanga Takradhara AT1 After Sarvanga Udvartana and Sarvanga Takradhara AT2 After vamana karma based on subjective parameters - Aswedanam mahavastu Mastyashakalopamam Dryness Erythema Itching sensation and Objective prameter PASI Scoring all the parameters showed statistically highly significant19 to 23 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sri Kalabyraveshwara swamy ayurvedic medical college hospital and research center

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Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India

Sri Kalabyraveshwara swamy ayurvedic medical college hospital and research center
🇮🇳Bangalore, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Kiran M Goud
Principal investigator
9845109556
kiranmgoud@yahoo.co.in

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