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CTRI Number  CTRI/2024/03/064361 [Registered on: 18/03/2024] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 27/03/2026
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Assessment of anxiolytic activity of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn) in patients of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 
Scientific Title of Study   Pharmacoinformatics and Clinical Insights: Unraveling the Therapeutic Potential of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn) in Generalized Anxiety Disorder through In-silico Analysis and Randomized Open-Labelled Comparative Clinical Trial  
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  SUMEDH JOSHI 
Designation  PhD scholar 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI 
Address  ROOM NO 211, DEPARTMENT OF DRAVYAGUNA,
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI
South
DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  8856951935  
Fax    
Email  sumedhjoshi10395@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  DR SHIVANI GHILDIYAL 
Designation  ASST PROF, DEPT OF DRAVYAGUNA 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA  
Address  ROOM NO 205, DEPARTMENT OF DRAVYAGUNA,
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI
South
DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  8765363310  
Fax    
Email  drshivanighildiyal@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  DR SHIVANI GHILDIYAL 
Designation  ASST PROF, DEPT OF DRAVYAGUNA 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA  
Address  ROOM NO 205, DEPARTMENT OF DRAVYAGUNA,
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI

DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  8765363310  
Fax    
Email  drshivanighildiyal@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI 
Address  GAUTAMPURI AWAS, SARITA VIHAR, MATHURA ROAD, NEW DELHI, 110076 
Type of Sponsor  Government medical college 
 
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 
VD SUMEDH SANJAY JOSHI  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA,  GAUTAMPURI AWAS ,SARITA VIHAR, MATHURA ROAD, NEW DELHI, 110076
South
DELHI 
8856951935

sumedhjoshi10395@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE, ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:F411||Generalized anxiety disorder. Ayurveda Condition: MANOVAHASROTOVIKARAH,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Mundi, Reference: Bhavprakash nighantu, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 6(g), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Abhakta, Duration: 2 Months, anupAna/sahapAna: No, Additional Information: -
2Comparator Arm (Non Ayurveda)-SSRISelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  20.00 Year(s)
Age To  40.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  A. Patients fulfilling the criteria of Generalized Anxiety Disorder as per DSM V guidelines.
B. Hamilton anxiety score more than 17.
C. Age 20 to 40 years, irrespective to gender, caste, socio-economic status etc.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Patient suffering from any psychiatric disorder other than GAD.
2. Patient suffering from any major systemic disease requiring significant care.
3. Patient with serious suicidal & Homicidal risk, substance, or alcohol dependence.
4. Pregnant women and lactating mothers.
5. Patient not willing to participate in study.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Pre-numbered or coded identical Containers 
Blinding/Masking   Participant Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
HARS LESS THAN 17  HARS LESS THAN 17 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
IMPROVEMENT IN GAD 7 SCALE  AFTER 2 MONTHS 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="100"
Sample Size from India="50" 
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)   01/04/2024 
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="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Open to Recruitment 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Open to Recruitment 
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  

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) presents a significant burden on individuals and society, necessitating the exploration of effective treatments. Sphaeranthus indicus Linn, known as the "East Indian Globe Thistle," has gained attention due to its traditional use in alleviating anxiety. In Ayurveda, it’s recognized for its mental health benefits and categorized as a "Medhya Rasayana," indicating its potential to reduce anxiety and enhance cognitive function. Various dosage forms of Sphaeranthus indicus L. are employed in Ayurvedic practice, highlighting its versatility and efficacy in addressing diverse health concerns.Phytochemical analysis reveals compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols in Sphaeranthus indicus L., which may act synergistically to modulate neurotransmitter systems and oxidative stress pathways, potentially alleviating anxiety. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations will investigate these interactions with key anxiety-related targets like GABA and serotonin receptors, providing insights into their anxiolytic mechanisms.To validate in-silico findings, clinical studies involving GAD-diagnosed participants will assess Sphaeranthus indicus L.’s safety and efficacy compared to placebos or standard anxiolytic medications. Objective measures such as anxiety scales and physiological parameters will gauge treatment outcomes.This multidisciplinary approach integrates traditional herbal wisdom with modern scientific methodologies, aiming to provide alternative treatments for GAD. If proven effective, Sphaeranthus indicus L. could offer a natural and safer alternative to synthetic drugs, potentially improving the quality of life for GAD sufferers. By synthesizing in-silico predictions with clinical assessments, this research seeks to comprehensively evaluate the therapeutic potential of Sphaeranthus indicus L., opening new avenues for GAD management.

 
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