Diet therapy in indigestion

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Indigestion and related symptoms

• Registration Number: CTRI/2013/10/004059
• Lead Sponsor: Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized parallel clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of restricted diet in terms of quality, quantity and frequency.  Patients of indigestion will be advised to take diet only one time as indicated in classics of Ayurved. In one group, patients will be advised for ekkala bhojana (diet at one time only) along with two placebo tablet of 500 mg orally for 10 days, while in other group two Trikatu tablet (*Zingiberofficinale* Roscoe., *Pipernigrum* Linn. and *Piperlongum* Linn. in equal quantity) of 500 mg orally for 10 days.  Patients were assessed before and after treatment by assessment criteria.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-10-20
• Last Update Posted: 2013-08-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients suffering from classical signs and symptoms of Mandagni.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients suffering from any major systemic disease, pregnant lady, conditions where Trikatu or Ekkala bhojana is contraindicated.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
signs and symptoms of indigestion will improve with ekkala bhojana (one time meal)	after ten days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
functions of digestive symptoms will improve and patient will get health, strength and complexion.	after one month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Basic Principles; 🇮🇳 Jamnagar, GUJARAT, India

Department of Basic Principles

🇮🇳Jamnagar, GUJARAT, India

Bhadarva Abdeli S

Principal investigator

09974059434

abdelibhadarva@yahoo.com