Ayurvedic treatment of Kashtartava(Primary Dysmenorrhoea)
- Conditions
- Primary dysmenorrhea,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2020/07/026892
- Lead Sponsor
- ICMR
- Brief Summary
Research project - Clinical Evaluation of the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment regimen in the management of Kashtartava (Primary Dysmenorrhoea ) is approved and DSMB has already given clearance. In the view of pendamic going on, study may take sometime to start as local therapy is to be done in the study.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 180
Females of age group of 15 to 24 years At least 3 painful cycle (21-35 days’ cycle) in last 6 cycles and intensity of pain during menstruation ≥ 40 mm (as per VAS) Duration of menstrual pain ≥ 1 day Able and willing to participate and provide signed informed consent.
Patients having Secondary Dysmenorrhoea Patients on prolonged (>2weeks) medication with corticosteroids, anti depressants anticholinergic or any systemic/chronic illness which may have effect on menstrual cycle Planning for Pregnancy during the treatment period and lactation Patients having any mental / psychiatric illness will be excluded.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in the intensity of menstrual pain by using VAS scale At base line, at the | end of 1st, 2nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5th, and 6th menstrual cycle
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in other signs and symptoms by using Verbal Multi-dimensional scoring system and Menstrual Distress questionnaire Changes in the quality of life of the study participants by using Health Survey – SF – 36 Questionnaire (RAND)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
All India Institute of Ayurveda
🇮🇳South, DELHI, India
All India Institute of Ayurveda🇮🇳South, DELHI, IndiaDr Kamini DhimanPrincipal investigator8512813414kd44ayu@yahoo.co.in