| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/02/080650 [Registered on: 17/02/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
14/02/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
No |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Behavioral
Other (Specify) [Experimental Learning method] |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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The Impact of Peer-Assisted Learning in Panchakarma Training among B.A.M.S. Students |
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Scientific Title of Study
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The Impact of Peer Assisted Learning on Samhita Verse Memorization, Patient Assessment, Clinical Decision-Making, Procedure Performance, and Patient Counseling Skills in Panchakarma Trainíng Among BAMS Students |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
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NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Shobhitha P |
| Designation |
B.A.M.S. Student |
| Affiliation |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa |
| Address |
Miss. Shobhitha P, Final Year B.A.M.S. Student, Dept. of Panchakarma, ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Kachakal Road, Koppa - 577126. Mob: 9740234855
Chikmagalur
KARNATAKA
577126
India |
| Phone |
9740234855 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shobhithakunder2510@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Pooja Huilgol |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa |
| Address |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Kachakal Road, Koppa Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District - 577126
Chikmagalur
KARNATAKA
577126
India |
| Phone |
8762166257 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
poojahuilgol.12@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Shobhitha P |
| Designation |
B.A.M.S. Student |
| Affiliation |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa |
| Address |
Miss. Shobhitha P, Final Year B.A.M.S. Student, Dept. of Panchakarma, ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Kachakal Road, Koppa - 577126. Mob: 9740234855
Chikmagalur
KARNATAKA
577126
India |
| Phone |
09740234855 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shobhithakunder2510@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Miss. Shobhitha P, Final Year B.A.M.S. Student, Dept. of Panchakarma, ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Kachakal Road, Koppa, Karnataka - 577126, India. Mob: 9740234855 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa - 577126 |
| Address |
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Kachakal Road, Koppa Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District - 577126 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Private medical college |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Address |
| CCRAS |
CCRAS SPARK PROGRAM |
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NIL |
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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 |
| Dr Pooja Huilgol |
Aroor Lakshmi Narayana Rao Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa Karnataka |
Department of Panchakarma, Floor No. 1, College Campus, ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Kachakal Road, Koppa Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District - 577126
Chikmagalur
KARNATAKA |
8762166257
poojahuilgol.12@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Aroor Lakshmi Narayana Rao Ayurvedic Medical College Koppa Karnataka |
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 |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
B.A.M.S Students in training |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| sno | Intervention/Comparator | Type | Drug-Type | Procedure Name | Details | | 1 | Comparator Arm | Procedure | - | Conventional Panchakarma Training | (Procedure Reference: , Procedure details: Conventional Learning Method for B.A.M.S Students 30 B.A.M.S. students will receive traditional, lecture-based instruction for the same training modules. Among these 30 students, 15 students from Second Prof. B.A.M.S & 15 students from Final B.A.M.S. will undergo training together for all theoretical sessions. For Practical session, as per conventional training norms, 15 students will be trained in separate sessions. 1) Shloka Memorization 45 minutes daily for 30 days (Day 1–30), 2) Procedure Skills (Abhyanga & Patra Pinda Sweda) for 6 days (Day 1–6) 3) Patient Assessment Skills (Agni & Koshtha Pareeksha) for 6 days (Day 7–12) 4) Clinical Decision-Making Skills (Indication/Contraindication) for 6 days (Day 13–18) & 5) Patient Counseling Skills (Do’s & Don’ts of Panchakarma) for 6 days (Day 19–24). All these sessions, except Shloka memorisation, will be a 30-minute session per day. Before the PAL based intervention, both groups will simultaneously receive a one-week session (one hour/day) on basics of Panchakarma before undergoing training for skills.))
| | 2 | Intervention Arm | Procedure | - | PAL METHOD | (Procedure Reference: , Procedure details: Peer Assisted Learning Method for B.A.M.S Students
30 B.A.M.S. students will receive Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in five types of training modules. Six groups of five students will be formed. The six groups consist of three ‘near-peer’ groups (Final B.A.M.S Students training 2nd Prof. Students), & three ‘peer-peer’ groups (Final B.A.M.S Students training their classmates). The five training modules are: 1) Shloka Memorization 45 minutes daily for 30 days (Day 1–30), 2) Procedure Skills (Abhyanga & Patra Pinda Sweda) for 6 days (Day 1–6) 3) Patient Assessment Skills (Agni & Koshtha Pareeksha) for 6 days (Day 7–12) 4) Clinical Decision-Making Skills (Indication/Contraindication) for 6 days (Day 13–18) & 5) Patient Counseling Skills (Do’s & Don’ts of Panchakarma) for 6 days (Day 19–24). All these sessions, except Shloka memorisation, will be a 30-minute session per day with near-peer & peer-peer groups Before the PAL based intervention, both groups will simultaneously receive a one-week session (one hour/day) on basics of Panchakarma before undergoing training for skills.)
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
19.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
25.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Tutors are final year BAMS students who classify to be advanced learners based on their previous year exam score will be given a screening test and the top six consenting performers will be included
Tutees - Tutees with prior foundational knowledge of Panchakarma procedures assessed through a preliminary screening questionnaire and their academic records
Student from each category like below average 51 to 60 and average 61 to 70 and good 71 to 80 and very good 81 to 90 and excellent 91 to 100 will be separately categorized based on percentile randomized and equally assigned to each group to avoid any bias
Availability for Study Duration
Students willing and able to participate throughout all study phases including training which will take place for 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday after regular scheduled hours
Consent to Participate
Students who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Students with Prior Formal PAL Training to avoid bias
Systemic Health Conditions
Students with any major physical or mental health conditions
Attendance Issues
Students with a history of attendance below 75 percentage in their academic courses
Involvement in Other Research Studies
Students currently participating in other clinical or educational research studies that may impact performance or attendance |
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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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Other |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Improvement in Samhita verse memorization (recall and comprehension).
Enhanced patient assessment skills (evaluated using DOPS and grading scales).
Better clinical decision-making abilities (increased confidence and accuracy in decision-making).
Proficiency in performing Panchakarma procedures (assessed through DOPS and OSPE).
Comparative effectiveness of PAL versus traditional learning methods in developing clinical skills. |
1) Pre-Intervention Assessment will occur after 6 days of basic training – For 2 days
2) Post-Intervention Assessment – 1 will occur after 30 days of training – For 2 Days
3) Post-Intervention Assessment – 2 will occur after15 days of first assessment – For 2 Days
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Tutor Skill Development – Improvement in teaching ability, leadership, and communication skills among tutors.
Student Satisfaction & Perception – Feedback from both tutors and tutees on their experience, confidence, and perceived effectiveness of PAL.
Engagement & Motivation – Increased interest and enthusiasm for Panchakarma training among students.
Long-term Retention of Knowledge & Skills – If a follow-up assessment is conducted after a few months, retention of learned skills and concepts can be measured.
Peer Interaction & Collaborative Learning Benefits – Improvement in teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative learning experiences.
Reduction in Learning Anxiety – Assessing if PAL helps in reducing stress or anxiety related to clinical skills and decision-making. |
3) Post-Intervention Assessment – 2 will occur after15 days of first assessment – For 2 Days |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "0"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="0" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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25/02/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
29/04/2025 |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="3"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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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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Although numerous studies have evaluated the benefits of the PAL method in contemporary clinical training, evidence remains scarce in the context of Ayurveda education. With the introduction of formative assessment in Indian medical education using observational tools such as DOPS (Direct Observation of Procedural Skills), and Objectively Structured Clinical/Practical Examination (OSCE/OSPE), the training of medical students has become more skill oriented than ever before.[6] In Panchakarma clinical training of B.A.M.S education, there are various aspects that contribute to better development of procedural skills. These include Samhita verse memorization, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, procedural skills, and patient counseling which can train the candidate comprehensively and develop the required efficiency. Given these multifaceted requirements, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of PAL in enhancing these competencies in Panchakarma training for B.A.M.S. students. Through this research, we intend to contribute valuable insights into the application of PAL in Ayurveda education, helping to refine instructional methods for better skill acquisition and clinical competency. |