To See the Effect of Yavadi Karna Dhoopana, Arka Taila topically and Triphala Guggulu orally in Patients of Karna Srava (Otomycosis)

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Other otitis externa. Ayurveda Condition: KARNA-SRAVAH,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/08/056143

Lead Sponsor: Uttarakhand Ayurved University

Brief Summary: Among 28 ear diseases mentioned by Acharya Sushruta Karnasrava is one of them . Available treatment protocols for Otomycosis in modern system of medicine relies upon anti-fungal agents, antibiotics and steroids.

Otomycosis is a frustrating entity for both patients and otolaryngologists as it requires long term treatment and medications used for its treatment has limitations like itchy skin, burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, dizziness, loss of hearing and unusual taste in mouth.

So the present study will be planned to study the effect of Ayurvedic formulation on Karnasrava.

Case will be selected from OPD/IPD of Rishikul Campus Hospital, U.A.U, Haridwar(UK) INDIA.

A written informed consent will be obtained after counselling of patients participating in the study.

Patients will be treated with Dhoopana therapy, local application and oral drug.

If any ADR is seen, it shall be at once reported at ADR Cell.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients presenting with sign & symptoms of Karnasrava (Otomycosis) like Discharge, Pain, Itching and Feeling of ear blockage- Sravetu puyam.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients of Uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus/ Meningitis/ Tuberculosis/ Pregnant women/ Tympanic membrane perforation and Invasive temporal bone infection.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Relief in sign & symptoms of karnasrava like Discharge, Pain, Itching & Feeling of ear blockage	1st 9th 15th 21st

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of debris present in external auditory canal	1st 9th 15th 21st

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Rishikul Campus Haridwar
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Hardwar, UTTARANCHAL, India
Rishikul Campus Haridwar
🇮🇳Hardwar, UTTARANCHAL, India
Dr Meena
Principal investigator
9991328725
meenasheokand734@gmail.com