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Add on effect of Nasya Karma with Interferential Therapy in the management of Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis)

Phase 1/2
Completed
Conditions
Spondylosis, unspecified. Ayurveda Condition: MANYASTAMBAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/05/042388
Lead Sponsor
Dr Upasana Narania
Brief Summary

Patients suffering from Manyastambha ( Cervical Spondylosis) between the age group of 20-60 years and who fit the inclusion criteria were randomly selected and divided into two groups having 20  patients each.Group A received  Nasya and  Interferential Therapy for a period of 7 days, Group B was given Interferential Therapy for a period  of 7 days. Patients were assessed for reduction in the symptoms of Manyastambha and assessed for improvement on 7th day, 15th day, and 30th day.

The study showed significant improvement in symptoms and better and lasting results in Group-A  than Group -B.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.Selection of the patients will be done irrespective of sex, socio-economic status 2.Patients of age group between 20 to 60 years 3.Patients with written consent 4.
  • Patients who are indicated for Nasya and Interferential Therapy 5.Patients having symptoms of Manyastambha i.e. pain, stiffness, immobility in the back of the neck.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1.Patients below 20 years and above 60 years will be excluded.
  • 2.Pregnant women and lactating mothers will be excluded 3.Patients continuing any other medication for Manyastambha 4.Patients contraindicated for Nasya and Interferential Therapy 5.Patients who are intolerant to heat will be excluded 6.
  • Patients suffering/under medication for any other serious illness(Patients with pacemakers,Diabetes,Hypertension,Heart Diseases, Radiculopathy,Any shoulder pathology).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in symptoms of Manyastambha i.e. pain, stiffness, rigidity, immobility in back of the neck7th day, 15th day, 30th day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in movements of the neck7th day, 15th day, 30th day

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved and Hospital Pune

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Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved and Hospital Pune
🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Upasana Narania
Principal investigator
7006055153
upasananarania@gmail.com

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