Comparison between ayurvedic treatment and allopathic treatment in Dry eye syndrome
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: H041- Other disorders of lacrimal gland
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/02/031298
- Lead Sponsor
- All india institute of ayurveda
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
1. Patients of either sex aged between 18 to 50 years.
2. Patient is willing and able to participate in the study.
3. Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of Dry eye syndrome and lakshana of
Shushkakshipaka as described in the text
1. Age group less than 18 and more than 50 years.
2. Severe cases of dry eye syndrome with complications like corneal ulcer, Uveitis, Glaucoma etc.
3. Allergic and inflammatory conditions of eye Ex. Acute conjunctivitis, Vernal keratoconjunctivitis,
giant papillary conjunctivitis etc.
4. Patients on steroids, oral contraceptive pills, estrogen replacement therapy or any other medication
such as antispasmodic drugs like Atropine that may adversely affect the outcome of the study.
5. Patients suffering from major systemic illness necessitating long term drug treatment ex. Psychoepileptic drug users etc.
6. H/o hypersensitivity to the trial drug or any of its ingredients.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in the clinical features i.e. Irritation or Foreign body sensation in the eyesTimepoint: 50-60 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overall improvement in the rest other symptoms & quality of life related to ocular healthTimepoint: 50-60 days