Efficacy study of castor oil as purgative at two different administration time as before dinner and at bed time in management of constipation.

Phase 2/3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other specified diseases of the digestive system. Ayurveda Condition: मलावरोध,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/12/038769
• Lead Sponsor: Sane Guruji Arogya kendra

Brief Summary

This study is randomised comparative clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Eranda sneha (castor oil) as Virechan dravya in management of Malavarodha when given at Pragbhakta and Nishi Kaala. Primary outcome of study will be the effect of Eranda sneha as Virechan dravya in management of Malavarodha when administred in Pragbhakta Kaala than Nishi Kaala in dose of 5ml for duration of 7 days.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-17
• Study Start: 2021-12-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

Patients having symptoms of Malavarodha as per mentioned Rome II criteria and ODS Longo score for constipation at least since 1 week but not manifested with any other classical disease.

Exclusion Criteria

• IBS related patients 2.
• Patients diagnosed with piles 3.
• Iron supplements 5.
• Intestinal obstruction and acute abdomen.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The effect of Eranda Sneha as Virechan dravya in management of Malavarodha when given at Pragbhakta Kaala than Nishi Kaala in a dose of 5 ml for duration of 7 days.	The drug will be given for 7 days. Patient will be called for follow up on 8th day as last dose of medicine will be on 7th day at night and on 15th day to check the after effect of drug

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Relief from symptoms of Malavarodha	The drug will be given for 7 days. Patient will be called for follow up on 8th day as last dose of medicine will be on 7th day at night and on 15th day to check the after effect of drug

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sane Guruji Arogya KendraSane Guruji Arogya Kendra,Malwadi Road Hadapsar Pune; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Sane Guruji Arogya KendraSane Guruji Arogya Kendra,Malwadi Road Hadapsar Pune

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr POONAM NARAYAN MARGAJ

Principal investigator

8007202986

poonammargaj3470@gmail.com