Randomized Controlled Clinical Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Suryabhedana Pranayama In The Management Of Nasanaha With Special Reference To Deviated Nasal Septum
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Dr LAKSHMI PRIYA A
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Significant improvement in Nasanaha based on changes in SNOT score in comparison to baseline score criteria and also subjective parameters like – Obstruction to breathing, headache and facial pain.
Overview
Brief Summary
Nasal disorders are among the most troublesome and irritating problems.
Increased pollution, changed lifestyle, allergens etc. in today’s industrial world owes to the increased incidences of nasal disorders.
Nasanaha one among the Nasagata roga is one such with clinical feature of nasal obstruction caused due to obstruction of Udana Vayu by Kapha Dosa.
On the basis of clinical features of Nasanaha, it can be compared to Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS).
DNS can lead to nasal obstruction, snoring, and other symptoms that affect daily activities and sleep quality.
Septal Deviation is crucial due to its high prevalence, present in up to 80% of general population.
Assessing the presence of DNS and managing it, is recommended to prevent the occurrence of sinusitis.
Prana means breath / life and Ayama means to expand. Pranayama is the regulation of breath.
In Yogic philosophy, Ida and Pingala are considered as two of the main Nadis or energy channels within the human body. The Pingala Nadi also referred to as Surya Nadi corresponds to sun’s energy connected to left side of the brain and right side of the body.
In Suryabhedana Pranayama, the Pingala Nadi is activated by breathing in through the right nostril. Suryabhedana pierces Pingala Nadi and activates Pranashakthi.
This Pranayama increases heat in the body and stimulates Pingala Nadi and sympathetic nervous system, excellent for purifying sinuses, destroys imbalances of Vata Dosa.
Jalaneti is one among the Shatkriyas mainly indicated for nasal problems. It relieves Avarodha and can be credited for relief from the symptoms of Deviated Nasal Septum.
Hence the study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Suryabhedana Pranayama in Nasanaha with special reference to Deviated Nasal Septum.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 21.00 Year(s) to 50.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Subjects aged between 21-50 years irrespective of gender, religion, occupation and socioeconomic status will be selected.
- •Subjects presenting with complaints of nasal obstruction, headache, and facial pain.
- •Subjects will be selected based on the Nasal Obstruction and Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) score greater than or equal to 30 (out of a potential score of 100), with 30 defined as a cut off to differentiate subjects with nasal obstruction from those without.
- •Subjects who are fit for doing Suryabhedana Pranayama and Jalaneti.
- •Subjects who are willing to sign the consent form and participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Subjects with Nasanaha associated with epistaxis, nasal tumour, septal abscess, sinusitis, nasal polyps and turbinate hypertrophies.
- •Subjects who are contraindicated for Suryabhedana Pranayama and Jalaneti.
- •Pregnant and lactating women.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Significant improvement in Nasanaha based on changes in SNOT score in comparison to baseline score criteria and also subjective parameters like – Obstruction to breathing, headache and facial pain.
Time Frame: 1st Assessment–0th day | 2nd Assessment–15thday | Follow up–30th day
Secondary Outcomes
- Generation of in depth analyzed data on different aspects of disease and its treatment.(Improvement in quality of life based on changes in subjective parameter scores.)
Investigators
Dr LAKSHMI PRIYA
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research