| 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 |
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Type of Study
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Drug |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Assessment of anxiolytic activity of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn) in patients of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. |
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Scientific Title of Study
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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 |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| 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 |
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| Email |
sumedhjoshi10395@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Scientific Query
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| 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 |
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| Email |
drshivanighildiyal@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person Public Query
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| 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 |
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| Email |
drshivanighildiyal@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI |
| Address |
GAUTAMPURI AWAS, SARITA VIHAR, MATHURA ROAD, NEW DELHI, 110076 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Government medical college |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| 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 |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE, ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA, NEW DELHI |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition:F411||Generalized anxiety disorder. Ayurveda Condition: MANOVAHASROTOVIKARAH, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| sno | Intervention/Comparator | Type | Drug-Type | Procedure Name | Details | | 1 | Intervention Arm | Drug | Classical | | (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: - | | 2 | Comparator Arm (Non Ayurveda) | | - | SSRI | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| 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.
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| 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.
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Pre-numbered or coded identical Containers |
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Blinding/Masking
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Participant Blinded |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| HARS LESS THAN 17 |
HARS LESS THAN 17 |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| IMPROVEMENT IN GAD 7 SCALE |
AFTER 2 MONTHS |
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Target Sample Size
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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" |
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Phase of Trial
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Phase 3 |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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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 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1" Months="0" Days="0" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Open to Recruitment |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Open to Recruitment |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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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. |