Role Of Ayurveda Medication In the Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Individuals of either between the age group of 20 to 60 yearsPatients on Anti hypothyroidism drugs

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/08/015509
• Lead Sponsor: KAHERs Shri B M K Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya

Brief Summary

Hypothyroidismis the major endocrine disorder seen in general population.It is characterizedby the deficiency of thyroid hormones to abnormal levels. In its  clinically overt form, hypothyroidism is a relatively common condition,with an approximate prevalence of 2% in adult women and 0.2% in adult men.Early detection and proper management is very important. Under treatment leadsto disease progression with gradual worsening of symptoms and further metabolicderangements. Fortunately, in most patients older than 3 years, the signs andsymptoms of hypothyroidism are reversed with thyroid hormone treatment.Management of Hypothyroidism with the modern drugs may bring the value ofTSH, T3, T4 and FT4 to normal range but the increased dosage and continuousmedication are cost expensive and make the patient into drug dependent till theend of mortal life. So, a better, safer and long lasting therapy is needed inpresent scenario. Thus, this study is an attempt made to treat Hypothyroidismwith whole system approach by Ayurveda management.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 2018-08-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals of either between the age group of 20 to 60 years Patients on Anti hypothyroidism drugs.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with complications of hypothyroidism Patients with alcohol dependency or drug dependency.
• Pregnant or lactating women Patients suffering from major systemic illness and long term.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Whole System Research approach if proved effective will validate the Chikitsa sootra and chiktsa of Ayurveda	0th, 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th Day
Whole System Research will have greater implication on Ayurveda practioners	0th, 15th, 30th, 45th, 60th Day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KLE Ayurveda Hospital and Research Center; 🇮🇳 Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

KLE Ayurveda Hospital and Research Center

🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Vivek

Principal investigator

9812360008

rajpur.vivekrana@gmail.com