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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/03/082765 [Registered on: 19/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 18/03/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   comparison of shirodhara and shiroabhyanga using tila taila in generalised anxiety disorder  
Scientific Title of Study   A Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial of Shiro Dhara And Shiro Abhyanga with Tila Taila In Chittodvega With Special Reference To Generalised Anxiety Disorder.  
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Renuka Rajabhau Sulakhe  
Designation  PG Scholar MD Panchkarma 
Affiliation  MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya 
Address  Second floor Panchkarma department PG Section MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri 415722 MAHARASHTRA India

Ratnagiri
MAHARASHTRA
415722
India 
Phone  8888611065  
Fax    
Email  sulakherenuka123@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  vd Sachin Vasant Utpat 
Designation  Associate Professor 
Affiliation  MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya 
Address  Second floor Panchkarma department PG Section MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri 415722 MAHARASHTRA India

Ratnagiri
MAHARASHTRA
415722
India 
Phone  8411972626  
Fax    
Email  svu.phl@mespune.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Renuka Rajabhau Sulakhe  
Designation  PG Scholar MD Panchkarma 
Affiliation  MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya 
Address  Second floor Panchkarma department PG Section MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri 415722 MAHARASHTRA India

Ratnagiri
MAHARASHTRA
415722
India 
Phone  8888611065  
Fax    
Email  sulakherenuka123@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and attached Parshuram Hospital and Research Center Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri 415722 Maharashtra India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Vd Renuka Rajabhau Sulakhe  
Address  MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri Maharashtra India-415722 
Type of Sponsor  Other [Self] 
 
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 Renuka Rajabhau Sulakhe  Parshuram Hospital & Research Center  Panchkarma OPD Ghanekhunt Lote Khed Ratnagiri MAHARASHTRA Ratnagiri MAHARASHTRA
Ratnagiri
MAHARASHTRA 
8888611065

sulakherenuka123@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
MES Ayurved mahavidyalaya ethics committee  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
1Comparator ArmProcedure-shiro dhara (Procedure Reference: dharakalpa 16, Procedure details: (Procedure Reference: dharakalpa 16, Procedure details: POORVAKARMA 1. Preparation of Patient - The supine position will be given to the patient for Shiro Dhara & Dhara Patra should be hold above 4 Angula on Forehead. The eyes & ear of the patient should be closed with the help of Gauze. 2. Temperature of Taila - Sukhoshna, nearly equal to body temperature. PRADHAN KARMA 1.Selected Medicated oil kept in the Dhara Patra & poured continuously, on not so fast & not so slow speed on forehead of the patient. 2. the flow of the oil will be adjusted with the stop cork or gauze piece by putting in inner side at its end 3 poured oil gathered in empty vessel & then reuse the oil. DURATION- 45 mins for 14 days. PERIOD TO CHANGE OIL-1.Oil should be changed after 3 days. Half the oil used for first 3 days & other Half used further 3 days First & Second half used oil mixed together on 7, Then oil should be discarded. d. PASCHAT KARMA Patients head should be dried & wiped out Rest & then lukewarm bath))
2Intervention ArmProcedure-shiro abhyanga (Procedure Reference: dharakalpa 14, Procedure details: Procedure Reference: dharakalpa 14, Procedure details: POORVA KARMA Sukhoshna oil will be taken for Shiro Abhyanga Patients is fit in inclusion criteria will be taken . Procedure will be explained to the patient. consent will be taken. Ask patient to do mala mutra visarjana PRADHAN KARMA 1.The Shiroabhyanga is one among the Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa 2. we will give patient comfortable position for treatment. 3.by using Sukhoshna Tila Taila Shiroabhyanga will be done. 5.It is carried out by using tip of the fingers gently massage over the Scalp, shoulder & the neck region too. DURATION OF TREATMENT- 10 MIN FOR 14 DAYS PASCHAT KARMA Short duration of massage & rest then lukewarm bath. ))
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  17.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1 Patients who are diagnosed with Chittodvega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) with DSM V Diagnostic criteria.
2 Patients who are not suffering any other psychiatric disorder.
3 Patients in the age group 17-60 year.
4 Patients who are not on any other medication for the same disease.
5 Patients who are indicated for Shiro Dhara and Shiro Abhyanga.
6 Informed consent of willingness of patient. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Patients on any other medication on Chittodvega.
2.Patients who are below age group 17 and above 60.
3.Patients who are contraindicated for Shiro Dhara and Shiro
Abhyanga.
4.Patients who are not diagnosed with DSM V criteria
5.Patients who are suffering from any other psychiatric disorder. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Shiro Abhyanga more and equally effective than Shiro Dhara with Tila Taila in reducing symptoms of Chittodvega(Generalised Anxiety Disorder)  7 days intervention with follow up on 7th and 14 th day 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Shiro Abhyanga with Tila Taila is less effective than Shiro Dhara with Tila Taila in the management of Chittodvega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder)

 
7 days intervention with follow up on 7th and 14 th day 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="30" 
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 2 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   18/04/2025 
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 Applicable 
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   Tittle - A Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial of Shiro Dhara and Shiro Abhyanga with Tila Taila in Chittodvega With Special Reference To Generalised Anxiety Disorder.”



Background and purpose of study- 

This study aims to compare the effects of Shirodhara and Shiro Abhyanga with Tila Taila on Chittodvega, focusing on Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The goal is to assess the effectiveness of these Ayurvedic treatments in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving mental well-being, with evidence from a randomized clinical trial.






Hypothesis -Shiro Abhyanga is more or equally effective than Shiro Dhara with Tila Taila in the management of Chittodvega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder).



Null hypothesis -Shiro Abhyanga with Tila Taila is less effective than Shiro Dhara with Tila Taila in the management of Chittodvega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder).




STUDY DESIGN This study employs a randomized comparative clinical trial design.




INCLUSION CRITERIA

1. Patients who are diagnosed with Chittodvega (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) with DSM V [8] Diagnostic criteria.
2. Patients who are not suffering any other psychiatric disorder.
3. Patients in the age group 17-60 year.
4. Patients who are not on any other medication for the same disease.
5. Patients who are indicated for Shiro Dhara and Shiro Abhyanga.
6. Informed consent of willingness of patient.


EXCLUSION CRITERIA

1.Patients on any other medication on Chittodvega.
2.Patients who are below age group 17 and above 60.
3.Patients who are contraindicated for Shiro Dhara and Shiro Abhyanga.
4.Patients who are suffering from any other psychiatric disorder.




sample size 60 (30 for each group)

patient coming to  opd and ipd of our hospital




SAMPLING TECHNIQUE

Simple random sampling (lottery).


1.Group A- (Shiro Abhyanga): 30 Participants receive Shiro Abhyanga therapy using Tila Taila.

2.Group B- (Shiro Dhara): 30 Participants receive Shiro Dhara therapy using Tila Taila.


DURATION OF TREATMENT -14 DAYS.


FOLLOW UP 14th day


Result- Result will be drawn as per assessment criteria and statistical analysis


 
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