Studying Lower Back Problems in Sedentary and Active Workers Using MRI Scans.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder. Ayurveda Condition: TRIKAGRAHAH (KEVALAVATA),

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/06/088069
• Lead Sponsor: PDEAS College of Ayurved and Research centre Nigdi Pune

Brief Summary

Katigraha is an Ayurvedic condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and restricted movement in the lower back, primarily due to vitiated Vata in the Kati (lumbosacral) region. With increasing cases of low back pain, especially among sedentary workers, understanding the structural changes in the lumbosacral spine has become essential. This study aims to observe and compare these changes in sedentary and non-sedentary workers suffering from Katigraha using MRI scans. By identifying the affected structures, the research can support more accurate diagnosis and guide personalized treatment approaches, including exercise, diet, and self-management strategies, ultimately improving quality of life and work performance.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-30
• Study Start: 2025-10-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients suffering from chronic (Minimum 1 year) Katigraha who had done MRI scan of Lumbo-sacral spine will be studied.
• 2. Patient selection will be irrespective of gender, religion, education occupation and economical status.
• 3. Patient age criteria 25 – 60 years.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients having traumatic injuries of spine.
• 2. Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
• 3. Patients suffering from any infections of spine.
• 4. Known case of TB and HIV.
• 5. Patients with congenital structural deformities of spine.
• 6. Patients previously undergone any spinal surgery.
• Patients contraindicated from MRI-scan.
• Pregnant women.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To find out any structural involvement and changes in Lumbo-sacral spine in	1 Time
scan of Lumbo-sacral Spine.	1 Time
sedentary and non-sedentary workers suffering from Katigraha by using MRI	1 Time

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ayurved Rugnalaya and sterling and multispeciality hospital nigdi pradhikaran pune; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Ayurved Rugnalaya and sterling and multispeciality hospital nigdi pradhikaran pune

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Damini Pundlik Bagul

Principal investigator

9167105196

baguldamini.777@gmail.com