Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis using Agnikarma and Twagadi gutika

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other spondylosis. Ayurveda Condition: SANDHIGATAVATAH,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/07/055371
• Lead Sponsor: Uttarakhand Ayurved University

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

1) To compare the efficacy of *Agnikarma* and *Twagadi Gutika* in Cervical Spondylosis.

2) To decrease the intensity of pain, stiffness and weakness so that the patient can do his routine work comfortably.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-07-18
• Study Start: 2023-07-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

• 1. Patients having clinical features such as pain in cervical region, stiffness, restricted movement of neck, tingling sensation and numbness in upper extremities.
• 2. X-Ray showing radiological signs for Cervical Spondylosis.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1. Infectious diseases of the Cervical spine.
• 2. Fracture or dislocation in cervical region.
• 3. Patients with cervical myelopathy, neoplastic growth or history of trauma.
• 4. Pregnant/lactating women.
• 5. RA factor positive cases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It will be assessed on the basis of relief in	28 days
following parameters -	28 days
• Neck Pain	28 days
• Radiation of Pain	28 days
• Stiffness	28 days
• Weakness	28 days
• Vertigo	28 days
• Tenderness over cervical region	28 days
• Movements of the neck	28 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improve in radiological findings	28 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University; 🇮🇳 Hardwar, UTTARANCHAL, India

Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University

🇮🇳Hardwar, UTTARANCHAL, India

Dr Akansha Uniyal

Principal investigator

7579490224

akuakansha695@gmail.com