A study of Thermal cautery (Agnikarma) in treatment of Achilles Tendinitis.

Phase 2/3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Ayurveda Condition: VATAKANTAKAM ,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/11/037951
• Lead Sponsor: DR PRATHAMESH PRADEEP KASHIKAR

Brief Summary

This is a single arm clinical study in which Agnikarma with Rajata Shalaka will be carried out on 31 pre-diagnosed patients of Vatakantaka (Achilles Tendinitis) for relieving pain.

the Agnikarma will be done on 0th and 7th day. Follow-up will be on 7th and 14th day and total duration of the study will be 14 days. The age group taken for the study trial will be between 18 years and upto 60 years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 2022-06-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 31

Inclusion Criteria

Patients having sign and symptoms at site of Achilles Tendon such as: Pain, Tenderness, Unable to bear body weight on affected leg, Difficulty in walking.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Calcaneal spur 2) Plantar Fasciitis 3) Dislocation & fracture of ankle joint 4) Ulcers such as varicose ulcer, trophic ulcers 5) Patients having uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the action of Agnikarma with Rajata Shalaka for relieving pain in Achilles Tendinitis.	Agnikarma will be done on 0th and 7th day. | Follow-ups will be on 7th and 14th day. | Total duration of study will be 14 days.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) To provide safe and cost effective treatment for relieving pain in Achilles Tendinitis.	2) To observe the adverse effects of agnikarma.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

DR D Y PATIL COLLEGE OF AYURVED AND RESEARCH CENTRE PIMPRI PUNE 18; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

DR D Y PATIL COLLEGE OF AYURVED AND RESEARCH CENTRE PIMPRI PUNE 18

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

DR PRATHAMESH PRADEEP KASHIKAR

Principal investigator

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prathameshkashikar01@gmail.com