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Management of Psoriasis through panchakarma

Phase 2/3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue in diseases classified elsewhere. Ayurveda Condition: KITIBAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/10/037687
Lead Sponsor
All India Institute of Ayurveda
Brief Summary

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Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder characterized by marked inflammatory changes in the epidermis and dermis.it predominantly affects people in their third or fourth decades, with males two times higher than females.

In Ayurveda, all the skin disease is described under the broad term of “*Kushtha*â€.  Psoriasis can be diagnosed as *Ekakushtha, Kitibha Kushtha, Sidhma Kushtha which* are considered as the *Kshudra Kushtha*. They are said to be *Tridoshaja* with the dominance of Vata-*Kapha Dosha*. The classical symptoms of *Kitibha Kushtha are*described in *Ayurveda* resembles with Psoriasis. Clinical features of Psoriasis *[Rupa of Kitibha Kushtha]*  are Blackish skin lesions *(Shyava)*, Scarring of skin *(Kinna)*, Rough skin *(Kharasparsha)*, Dry cracked skin *(Parusha)*, Itching *(Kandu)*, Thickened skin *(Ghana).*Due to complex pathophysiology and chronic and relapsing nature of Psoriasis. Nowadays everyone interested in the dynamic interplay that leads to psoriasis,as well as gene products that may serve as a connection between predisposing genetic factors and the immune and inflammatory processes involved in the disease;s pathogenesis. Hence biomarkers could be relevant for,assessment of disease activity and severity and for prediction of the outcome of therapeutic intervention.

*Acharya Charaka* mentions repeated *Shodhana* in context of *Bahudosha Avastha Janya* *Vyadhi* “*Kushtha*. It deals mainly with elimination of aggravated *Doshas* from the body. These Doshas should be eliminated naturally through nearest route of the body.

There are various studies on the efficacy of *Shodhana Karma* in Psoriasis *(Kitibha Kushtha*). Such studies reported significant relief in sign and symptoms of psoriasis and better quality of life with no further episodes of recurrence after repeated *Shodhana karma* in regular interval of time.It is the need of hour to overview the role of immunological and inflammatory biomarkers that can help us to understand the role of ayurvedic management Shodhana karma and its influence on autoimmune biomarkers specific to psoriasis.

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

PASI Score: > 10 Moderate to severe Chronicity: up to10 years Patients having the clinical features of Psoriasis (Kitibha Kushtha).

Exclusion Criteria

Chronicity of more than 10 years PASI score <10 Patients with Severe Systemic disorders Pregnant women and lactating mothers Patients unfit for Rookshana Snehana, Swedana,Vamana and Virechana Karma.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
2.Symptomatic Relief in signs and symptoms of Psoriasis0th,23rd,40th,80th
1.Change in Immunological and inflammatory Biomarkers.0th,23rd,40th,80th
3.Reduction in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) Score.0th,23rd,40th,80th
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in DLQI quality of life0th,23rd,40th,80th

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

All India Institute of Ayurveda

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West, DELHI, India

All India Institute of Ayurveda
🇮🇳West, DELHI, India
Dr Latika
Principal investigator
8860880119
latikakundra92@gmail.com

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