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TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BHRAMARI PRANAYAMA IN CHITTODVEGA (GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER).

Phase 1/2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Generalized anxiety disorder. Ayurveda Condition: MANOVAHASROTOVIKARAH,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/06/054395
Lead Sponsor
Dept of Swasthvritta and yoga Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt Ayurved college Hospital Raipur
Brief Summary

*Chittodvega*is one of the *Manasika Vikara* mentioned in Ayurveda. The symptoms ofthis disease can be assumed mostly similar with Generalized anxiety disorder(GAD). *Chittodvega* can be defined as anxious status of mind. Whenabnormality of *manas dosha* continues for some time, It may developpsychic symptoms.  In the *Charakasamhita vimana sthana* Acharya Charak mentioned about two manas dosha Rajaand Tama with its disorder *Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Irsya, Maan, Mad,Shoka, Chittodvega, Bhaya, Harsha* .The ancient science of yoga emphasizes "*Chittavrittininodha*" to calm theoscillation of the mind towards stability yoga therapy keeps the mind healthyand strong also reduces stress and promote relaxation.

Theeight classical *pranayama* are verybriefly and generally described in the *Gherandasamhita* and *Hath yoga* *pradipika*. *Bhramari Panayama* alsoknown as humming Bee breath is a calming breathing practice that soothes thenervous system. The *Bhramari Pramayama* breathing technique derives itsname from the black Indian bee called *Bhramar, Bhramari* pranayama iseffective in instantly calming down the mind, it is one of the best breathing exercisesto free the mind of agitation frustration or anxiety. In *Hathyoga pradipika* Yogi Svatmarama described ***Bhramari pranayama* –**

Breathingin rapidly with a resonance resembling the sound of a bee, exhale slowly, making,the humming sound of a female bee by the yoga which consists in practicingthus, there arises an indescribable bliss in the hearts of the best amongst theyogins. GAD is a disorder requires the presence of unrealistic or excessiveanxiety and worry.  The anxious mood mustcontinue for at least a month. The one year prevalence of generalized anxietydisorder in the general population is about 2.5-8%. It is the commonestpsychiatric disorder in the population. In todays era people have anxietydisorders are one of the most common mental health problem. According to W.H.O.Covid 19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depressionworldwide and told that this is the wake up call to all the countries to setupmental health services and support. According to statistics on average 14percent of Indians suffer from variations of mental health disorders in thecountry.

So many researches shows that ourphysical health is related with our mental health. so mental health is just asimportant as physical health.The anxiety considered as *Chittodvega* inayurveda text. There are many studies on the effect of *Bhramari Pranayama*on various systems, but there are only a few studies present on stress, anxietydepression and other mental disorders. *BhramariPranayama* is a yogic breathing practice which relieves anxiety, it is safe,easily to do, inexpensive and without side effects. Covid 19 pandemic is turningout to be a major stressor for most of humanity

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age between 18 to 60 years.
  • Presence of cardinal features of Chittodvega- Anxious mood, tension, fear, insomnia, intellectual, depressed mood, somatic muscular, somatic sensory, cardiovascular symptoms, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, genitourinary symptoms, autonomic symptoms, Behavior at interview based on Hamilton anxiety scale HAM-A.
  • 3.patient fulfilling the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder fifth edition DSM-5.
  • 4.cooperate and willing to participate in this study.
  • 5.available at the time of data collection.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1.Age below 18 years and above 60 years 2.Exhibiting psychotic symptoms.
  • 3.factors interfering with concentration and communication 4.Hypertension 5.Diabetes 6.Ear disease 7.Any other systemic disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of cardinal features of Chittodvega- Anxious mood, Tension, Fear, Insomnia, Difficulty in concentration, Depressed mood, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Constriction in chest, Looseness of bowels, Dry mouth, Restlessness45 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of cardinal features of Chittodvega- Anxious mood, Tension, Fear, Insomnia, Difficulty in concentration, Depressed mood, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Constriction in chest, Looseness of bowels, Dry mouth, Restlessness will be reduce.45 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt Ayurved college & Hospital Raipur

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Raipur, CHHATTISGARH, India

Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt Ayurved college & Hospital Raipur
🇮🇳Raipur, CHHATTISGARH, India
Dr Ashish kumar Sharma
Principal investigator
8358898145
ashish4117877@gmail.com

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