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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/08/071937 [Registered on: 06/08/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 24/07/2024
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug
Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Clinical trial to study the effect of Ruchakadi churna in malavibandha with special reference to functional constipation between age 4 to 16 years. 
Scientific Title of Study   A randomised controlled clinical trial to study the effect of Ruchakadi Churna In Malavibandha with special reference to functional constipation in children. 
Trial Acronym  Nil 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Madhuri Bapusaheb Kadlag 
Designation  Post Graduate Student 
Affiliation  SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital  
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital Dhamangoan, Nashik.

Nashik
MAHARASHTRA
422403
India 
Phone  7507742492  
Fax    
Email  kadlagmadhuri2105@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Jitesh Thakur 
Designation  Guide 
Affiliation  SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital  
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital Dhamangoan, Nashik.
Flat no-9, Vakratund heights, Nivruttinagar, opposite jatra hotel, Adgoan shivar, Nashik-422003
Nashik
MAHARASHTRA
422403
India 
Phone  8329041794  
Fax    
Email  thakurjiteshyadav@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Madhuri Bapusaheb Kadlag 
Designation  Post Graduate Student 
Affiliation  SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital  
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital Dhamangoan, Nashik.


MAHARASHTRA
422403
India 
Phone  7507742492  
Fax    
Email  kadlagmadhuri2105@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved college and Hospital Dhamangoan Tal Igatpuri Dist.Nashik 422403 Maharashtra India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Dr Madhuri Bapusaheb Kadlag 
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved college and hospital Dhamangoan,Tal Igatpuri, Dist. Nashik 422403, state Maharastra, India 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Self individual] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Madhuri Bapusaheb Kadlag  SMBT Ayurved College and Hospital  OPD no 12 Department of Kaumarbhritya SMBT Ayurved College and hospital Dhamangoan Igatpuri Nashik.
Nashik
MAHARASHTRA 
7507742492

kadlagmadhuri2105@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
SMBT Ayurved college and Hospitlal  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:K590||Constipation. Ayurveda Condition: MALA-APRAVRUTIH (KEVALAVATA),  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Ruchakadi churna, Reference: Prof Ramanath Dwivedy, Chakkradatta Samhita with vaidyaprabha hindi commentary by Dr Indradeva Tripathi, Chapter no -26, shlok no- 67, Chaukhambha sanskrit Bhavan, Varanasi,page no- 179. , Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 500(mg), Frequency: od, Bhaishajya Kal: Abhakta, Duration: 7 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: yav kwath), Additional Information: -
2Comparator ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Vaishwanar Churna, Reference: Shri Rajeshwardatta shastri ed, shri Brahmashankar Mishra, Shri Ambikadatta shastri, Bhaishajyaratnavali Vidyotini hindi commentry, Chapter no -29, shlok no-48-51,, chaukhamba prakashan, varansi,19 th edition, page no- 618., Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 1(g), Frequency: od, Bhaishajya Kal: Abhakta, Duration: 7 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: -Ushnodak), Additional Information: -
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  4.00 Year(s)
Age To  16.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1.Children fulfilling ROME IV Criteria
(Must include 2 or more of the following
symptoms over preceding 3 months in a child with
developmental age is at least 4 years or above)
2.Fewer than 3 spontaneous bowel movements per
week.
3.Straining for more than 25 % of defecation
attempts.
4.Lumpy or hard stools for at least 25 % of
defecation attempts.
5.Sensation of anorectal obstruction or blockage
for at least 25 % of defecation attempts.
6.Sensation of incomplete defecation for at least
25 % of defecation
7.Manual maneuvering required to defecate for at
least 25 % of defecation attempts. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.A patient having associated symptoms of other
systemic disease.
2.Hormonal diseases such as known case of
Hypothyroidism etc.
3.Drug induced.
4.Life threatening systemic infection like HIV.
5.Patient who needs to be hospitalized.
6.Patients who need to undergo surgery.
7.Patients with congenital anomalies that affect the anal area.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Centralized 
Blinding/Masking   Participant Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Reduction in delay or difficulty in defecation after giving Ruchakadi churna.  14 Days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
comparison with trial and control groups.  18 months 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="94"
Sample Size from India="94" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   15/08/2024 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  
The prevalance of functional constipation is 14.4 percent. functional constipation is regarded as a distint condition and if not treated properly can lead to several disease. Ruchakadi churna have properties like deepan and pachan and having a snigdha guna which help in passing of stool and reduce the symptoms of constipation.
Null Hypothesis Ruchakadi churna is not effective in Malavibandha (functional constipation) in children.
Alternative Hypothesis Ruchakadi churna is effective in Malavibandha (functional constipation) in children.
Conducting research to evaluate the effectiveness of Ruchakadi churna in treating functional constipation is crucial for expanding our understanding of traditional remedies and their applications in modern healthcare. By filling the knowledge gap, the study can provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of Ruchakadi Churna and its role in managing constipation. 
Including patient within the age group 4 years to 16 years who fulfill the clinical diagnostic criteria for functional constipation patients are selected irrespective of sex, socio-economic status and community helps in achieving a diverse and representative sample, written consent from parents ensures ethical compliance and transparency in the treatment process. SAMPLE SIZE using formula Daniel 1999 the calculated sample size is 47. Simple random sampling technique will be used. Total 94 numbers of patients will be selected and divided into two groups named as Gruop A (trial group) and Group B (Control group). Ruchakadi Churna Group A and Vaishvanar churna Group B will be given to patients.Trial and control drugs will be purchased from GMC certified pharmacy.
Both drug will be administered in churna form for 7 days. All SOP of churna vidhi will be strictly followed during and after treatment. Observations will be done on Day 0, Day 7 and day 14. Result of the study will draw on basis of criteria of assessment and statistical analysis. Discussion will be done on the basis of observations and result obtained during the treatment. Summary will be drawn and whole thesis work will be summarized. Conclusion will be drawn strictly on basis of ststistical analysis and will be unbiased.
 
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