Study of Valuka sweda (Hot Sand bag Sudation) with and without Physiotherapy (IFT) in Lowback pain

Phase 2/3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Pain in joint,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2019/12/022427
• Lead Sponsor: Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation Ayurveda Hospital Pune

Brief Summary

Katigraha is the disease characterized by vitiation of Vata dosha in the self site and got avarana with the help of Kapha dosha, leading to development of symptoms like Katishula and Katigraha.

· Many people suffering from Katigraha were working or doing household jobs. So for them it’s very difficult to perform there day to day activities having pain and stiffness at Lowback region.

· Valuka sweda in Katigraha is proven modality hence in this study we are comparing the Valuka sweda with and without IFT as add on effect of therapy which has not yet been done.

Number of Patients- Total 100

Two Groups- Group A- Valuka sweda with Interferential Therapy- 50 Patients

Group B- Valuka sweda- 50 Patients

Duration of Treatment of Each Procedure- 14 days

Total Duration - 30 days including follow up.

Assessment- Day-1 (Before Treatment), Day-15 (After Treatment), Day- 30 (Follow up -last)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2019-12-17
• Study Start: 2019-12-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• a.Patients with symptoms of Katishula and Katigraha b.Patients willing to give consent c.Patients aged between 20 to 60 years.
• d.Patients with gender from either category.
• e.Patient fit for Valuka Sweda and IFT.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. For Valuka Sweda & IFT a.Non-mechanical causes of back pain (e.g., sciatica, systemic/visceral disease, pregnancy, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, cancer, recent vertebral fracture).
• b.Traumatic and congenital deformities condition of the spine.
• c.Any surgical condition.
• d.Skin diseases.
• 2. Specifically For Interferential Therapy(IFT) a)Patients taking anticoagulation therapy, having history of Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis b)Active and suspected malignancy c)Patient with Pacemakers d)Dermatological conditions e.g. Dermatitis any other skin diseases e)Hemorrhagic disorders.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Valuka sweda with Interferential Therapy (IFT) will have better results in Management of Katigraha compared to Valuka Sweda alone.	Day-1 | Day-15 | Day-30

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
•There is no difference between efficacy of Valuka Sweda with and without Interferential Therapy in Management of Katigraha.	Day-1

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bharati Vidyapeeth Foundation Ayurved Hospital; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Bharati Vidyapeeth Foundation Ayurved Hospital

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Sumit Raosaheb Patil

Principal investigator

08788331197

dr.sumit.ayu@gmail.com