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A research study to evaluate the effectiveness of nasal drops with siddharthaka agada arka (an Ayurvedic herbal distillate medicine ) in patients suffering from depressive disorders.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild. Ayurveda Condition: Kaphaja unmada, (2) ICD-10 Condition: F331||Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate. Ayurveda Condition: Kaphaja unmada, (3) ICD-10 Condition: F320||Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, mild. Ayurveda Condition: Kaphaja unmada, (4) ICD-10 Condition: F321||Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate. Ayurveda Condition: Kaphaja unmada,
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/01/030625
Lead Sponsor
SDM college of ayurveda and hospital hassan
Brief Summary

This study is an open-labeled single-arm prospective clinical study to assess the effectiveness of Siddharthaka agada arka pratimarsha nasya, 2 drops to each nostril twice daily, before food in the age group 18 to 60 years, for 30 days in 30 patients of  Kaphaja unmada  (mild or moderate major depressive disorder) and will be conducted in one center in India. The secondary outcome will be the Hamilton depression scale after 30 days.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients diagnosed as per the criteria for mild and moderate depression as per ICD 10.
  • Age between 18 to 60 years.
  • Patients of either gender, irrespective of socioeconomic status.
  • Patients ready to sign an informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with other psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia, Bipolar mood disorder, and substance abuse.
  • Patients with severe depressive disorder.
  • Pregnant women.
  • Patients with other systemic disorders like uncontrolled Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Tuberculosis.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in the score of Hamilton depression scale, by the use of Siddharthaka agada arka pratimarsha nasya in the management of Kaphaja unmada (depressive disorders).outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 15 days and 30 days.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hamilton Depression scale15 days, 30 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of Manas Roga, OPD number- 08, SDM COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA AND HOSPITAL HASSAN

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Hassan, KARNATAKA, India

Dept. of Manas Roga, OPD number- 08, SDM COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA AND HOSPITAL HASSAN
🇮🇳Hassan, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Anirudh Sehra
Principal investigator
8095862830
pg19146@sdmcahhassan.org

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