RCT on Churna Pinda Sweda(Bolus of herbal powder) and SWD(Shortwave Diathermy)in Katigraha (Low backache)

Phase 1/2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Low back pain,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2019/03/018330
• Lead Sponsor: Armeda Malang

Brief Summary

In *Katigraha* the pain and restrictedmovement are present in *Katipradesha*,i.e. in between Uraha and Nitamba (lumbo sacral region). In other hand low backpain is a chronic condition characterised by persistent dull or sharp pain onthe lower back. It may be associated with burning, stiffness, numbness or tinglingwith the pain. The most common symptoms of non-specific low back pain are painand disability. Low back pain isa very common health problem worldwide and a major cause of disability. Itaffects people of all ages, and is a very frequent reason for medicalconsultations. Low back pain, a chronic and most common pain disorder which ischaracterised by dull or sharp pain in the lower back it may also be associatedwith burning or stiffness. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study estimatedthat low back pain is one among the top 10 diseases. The lifetime prevalence ofnon-specific low back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrializedcountries. Prevalence increases and peaks between the ages of 35- 55.

*Swedana karma* is the next important andessential *Purvakarma* after *Snehana*. It is also important pradhanakarma for the treatment of many diseases. *AcharyaCharaka* has included *Swedana karma*under Shad Upakrama. *Swedana* relievesstiffness, heaviness and coldness of the body and it induces sweat in the body.*Swedana* is mainly of two types: *Rooksha* and *Snigdha* sweda. *Rooksha sweda*are generally opted for the treatment of disorder caused by *Vatakapha Dosha*.

*Churna Pinda Sweda* is a form of *R**ooksha sweda* which is included underthe category of *Pinda Sweda*. In thisprocedure we use heated/oil fried herbal powders which have the property ofhealing, pain, swelling, inflammation and degeneration tied in a bolus toprovide heat to the pain afflicted joints /body parts.

*Physiotherapy* is the treatment ofdiseases, injury, or deformity by physical methods as massage, heat treatmentand exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. It also plays a role inmusculoskeletal disorders and *shortwavediathermy* is one of the physiotherapy tools.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-02-04
• Last Update Posted: 2019-03-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who are fit for Swedana Karma and SWD( Shortwave Diathermy).
• Diagnosed case of Katigraha.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients suffering from any metabolic and systemic disorders.
• Patients with the history of trauma.
• Post surgical backache Pregnancy Conditions like Spondylolisthesis, Spina bifida, TB of Spine, Ankylosing spondylitis, Spinal Canal stenosis and Malignancies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Relief sign and symptoms of Kati pradesha.	1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement of the sign and symptoms with exercise	1 month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Parul Institute of Aurved and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Parul Institute of Aurved and Hospital

🇮🇳Vadodara, GUJARAT, India

Dr Armeda Malang

Principal investigator

8415808877

dr.medamalang@gmail.com