A Comparative Clinical Study of Agnikarma and Twagadi Gutika in Greeva Sandhigata Vata(Cervical Spondylosis)
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 32
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- • Radiation of Pain
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Sandhigata Vata is one of the commonest joint disorders, broadly
described under Vata Vyadhi which effect Musculo-skeletal system of the
body. Sandhigata Vata is a disease of Sandhi (joint) with symptoms of
Sandhi Shoola, Sandhi Shotha, Vedana during Akunchana, Prasarana and
in a later stage Hanti Sandhigatah.When Greeva Pradesh is affected, it
termed as Greeva Sandhigata Vata or Cervical Spondylosis. Acharya
Sushruta has mentioned Agnikarma having Vata-kaphahara property like
Ushna, Sukshma, Ashukari Guna. So, it has been chosen to manage
Sandhigata Vata. As Agnikarma may be effectively helpful to relieve the
pain and muscle spasm instantly so it is used to manage cervical
spondylosis. Twagadi Gutika is described in Gadhnigrah, in the management of Vatavyadhi.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
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To compare the efficacy of Agnikarma and Twagadi Gutika in Cervical Spondylosis.
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To decrease the intensity of pain, stiffness and weakness so that the patient can do his routine work comfortably.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Computer generated randomization
- Masking
- Open Label
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients having clinical features such as pain in cervical region, stiffness, restricted movement of neck, tingling sensation and numbness in upper extremities.
- •X-Ray showing radiological signs for Cervical Spondylosis.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Infectious diseases of the Cervical spine.
- •Fracture or dislocation in cervical region.
- •Patients with cervical myelopathy, neoplastic growth or history of trauma.
- •Pregnant/lactating women.
- •RA factor positive cases.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
• Radiation of Pain
Time Frame: 28 days
• Neck Pain
Time Frame: 28 days
• Vertigo
Time Frame: 28 days
It will be assessed on the basis of relief in
Time Frame: 28 days
following parameters -
Time Frame: 28 days
• Stiffness
Time Frame: 28 days
• Weakness
Time Frame: 28 days
• Tenderness over cervical region
Time Frame: 28 days
• Movements of the neck
Time Frame: 28 days
Secondary Outcomes
- Improve in radiological findings(28 days)