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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/01/079752 [Registered on: 29/01/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 10/11/2024
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Marma Chikitsa in cervical spondylosis 
Scientific Title of Study   Comparative study of efficacy of marma chikitsa and physiotherapy in the pain management of cervical spondylosis 
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 Niharika Vijayvergiya 
Designation  Md Scholar Rachna Sharir 
Affiliation  Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 
Address  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH
462003
India 
Phone  8871597475  
Fax    
Email  vijayvergiyaniharika@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Nisha Bhalerao 
Designation  Reader Department of Rachna Sharir 
Affiliation  Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 
Address  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH
462003
India 
Phone  9424542272  
Fax    
Email  nmandlik10@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Niharika Vijayvergiya 
Designation  Md Scholar Rachna Sharir 
Affiliation  Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 
Address  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH
462003
India 
Phone  8871597475  
Fax    
Email  vijayvergiyaniharika@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462003 Bhopal MADHYA PRADESH 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 
Address  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462003 Bhopal MADHYA PRADESH 
Type of Sponsor  Government funding agency 
 
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 Niharika Vijayvergiya  Pt Khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462003 Bhopal MADHYA PRADESH
Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH 		 8871597475

vijayvergiyaniharika@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethical Committee Pt Khushilal sharma govt(Auto) ayureda college and institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:M959||Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified. Ayurveda Condition: GRIVASTAMBAH/GRIVAHUNDANAM (KEVALAVATA),  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Comparator Arm (Non Ayurveda)-PhysiotherapyUltrasound of cervical region is done for 5-6 min followed by cervical isometric exercises once a day
2Intervention ArmProcedure-marmacikitsA, मर्मचिकित्सा (Procedure Reference: Dr s k joshi, Procedure details: Marma sthana to be stimulated for 0.8 sec for 15-18 times once a day)
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  20.00 Year(s)
Age To  70.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1.Subject of age group 20-70 years

2.X-ray showing radiological sign of cervical spondylosis

3.Patients of either sex having clinical features like pain in neck region, stiffness, restricted movement of neck, tingling and numbness in upper extremities

4.Patient with written consent to participate in the study. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Fracture or dislocation in cervical spine.

2.Infectious disease of cervical spine.

3.Patient with trauma in neck region.

4.Pregnant and lactating women.

5.Patient with major systemic disorders like Tuberculosis, Malignancies etc. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc 
Method of Concealment   An Open list of random numbers 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
It is expected that at The End Of Study Scholar Wil Be Able To Evaluate The Effect Of Marma Chikitsa And physiotherapy in The pain Management Of cervical spondylosis  15 days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
It is cost effective and give instant relief in pain.  15 days 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="30"
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   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   12/02/2025 
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   Cervical spondylosis is the degenerative condition of cervical spine that causes pain, stiffness tingling sensation and restricted movement of neck .Affecting 75% of population of age group 20-70 year .In This Study The Assessment Has Done On The Basis Of Subjective And Objective Parameter Of Cervical spondylosis. The Overall Effect Of Marma Chikitsa Is Extremely Significant. 
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