To Evaluate the Efficacy of Sheeta jala Nasya in the management of Manyasthambha (Cervical Spondylosis) - RCT
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 45
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- to reduce the signs and symptoms of manyasthambha (cervical spondylosis) by using Neck disability index scale and improve range of movements of cervical spine using a goniometer.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Nasya karma is a therapeutic procedure in which drug is administered through nose, eliminates or pacifies the vitiated doshas that are accumulated in the head and is beneficial in diseases of urdhwajatrugata. Manyasthambha is mentioned among 80 nanatmaja vikara. the lakshanas of manyasthambha include sthambha with shula at manya pradesha. Cervical spondylosis is a result of osteoarthritis in the cervical spine. it is characterized by degeneration of the intervertebral disc and osteophyte formation with clinical manifestation like restricted movements of neck along with pain and stiffness. based on this characteristic feature, manyasthambha can be best correlated to cervical spondylosis. nasya karma is the prime modality of treatment for manyasthambha, mentioned in classics. henca an attempt is made to evaluate the efficacy of seethajala nasya in the management of manyasthambha (cervical spondylosis).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 45.00 Year(s) to 74.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •patients having signs and symptoms of cervical spondylosis (Manyasthambha).
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient with injury to cervical spine and spinal surgery.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
to reduce the signs and symptoms of manyasthambha (cervical spondylosis) by using Neck disability index scale and improve range of movements of cervical spine using a goniometer.
Time Frame: Patients will be assessed every 2 weeks
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Sreerekha Chandran
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Hospital