A observational study to assess the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in eyes affected by diabetes

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- Diabetic Retinopathy

• Registration Number: CTRI/2012/12/003259
• Lead Sponsor: Dept of AYUSH Ministry of HealthGovt of IndiaNew Delhi

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Patients of either sex aged between 30 to 80 years.

Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy grade 1(US) with micro aneurysm and hemorrhage in one or two quadrants as seen in the Fundus Image.

Willing and able to participate in the study for 12 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Severe cases of Diabetic Retinopathy with complications like internal haemorrhage, hard exudates, retinal detachment etc.

Patients with concurrent serious Hepatic Dysfunction (defined as AST and/or ALT > 3 times of the upper normal limit) or Renal Dysfunction (defined as S. creatinine > 1.2mg/dl), uncontrolled Pulmonary Dysfunction (asthmatic and COPD patients) or other concurrent severe disease.

Patient with poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus (HbA1c > 10%)

Women who are pregnant or lactating.

Patient on steroids, oral contraceptive pills or estrogen replacement therapy.

Smokers/Alcoholics and/or drug abusers.

Patient with poorly controlled Hypertension ( >160/100 mm of Hg).

Patients with evidence of malignancy.

Patients suffering from major systemic illness necessitating long term drug treatment (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psycho-Neuro- Endocrinal disorders, etc.).

Any other condition which the P.I. thinks may jeopardize the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified