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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/03/082742 [Registered on: 19/03/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 29/01/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug
Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   to check the efficacy of kantkaryadi kwath And jatamansyadi kwath churna in patient of anidra(insomnia)  
Scientific Title of Study   A randomised controlled Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Kantkaryadi Kwath And Jatamansyadi Kwath Churna in the management of Anidra With special reference to Insomnia  
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 Asha  
Designation  P.G. Scholar 
Affiliation  INSTITUTE FOR AYURVED STUDIES AND RESEARCH 
Address  Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa
Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research Umri road sector 8 KURUKSHETRA
Kurukshetra
HARYANA
136118
India 
Phone  8168579446  
Fax    
Email  drashasahu96@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Neelam Kumari 
Designation  Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa 
Affiliation  INSTITUTE FOR AYURVED STUDIES AND RESEARCH 
Address  Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa
Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research Umri road sector 8 KURUKSHETRA
Kurukshetra
HARYANA
136118
India 
Phone  9671368058  
Fax    
Email  mehranilam@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Neelam Kumari 
Designation  Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa 
Affiliation  INSTITUTE FOR AYURVED STUDIES AND RESEARCH 
Address  Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa
Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research Umri road sector 8 KURUKSHETRA

HARYANA
136118
India 
Phone  9671368058  
Fax    
Email  mehranilam@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Institute For Ayurved Studies And Research, Umri road, sector 8, Kurukshetra pin 136118, Haryana, India 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Institute For Ayurved Studies And Research Umri road sector Kurukshetra 
Address  sector 8, Umri road, Kurukshetra pin 136118, Haryana, India 
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 
Dr Asha  Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research  Room no 56, PG Department of Kayachikitsa Institute for Ayurved Studies and Research Umri road sector 8 KURUKSHETRA
Kurukshetra
HARYANA 
8168579446

drashasahu96@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Shri Krishna Ayush University  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:F01-F99||Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders. Ayurveda Condition: NIDRANASAH/ASVAPNAH,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Kantkaryadi kwath, Reference: Harit Samhita Chikitsa Sthan chapter 15 Verse 5, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Kwatha/ Kashaya, Dose: 50(ml), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Adhobhakta, Duration: 28 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: No, Additional Information: -
2Comparator ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: jatamansyadi kwath churna, Reference: Ayurvedic Formulary of India Part III, Formulation of churna 4.10, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 6(g), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Adhobhakta, Duration: 28 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: -honey), Additional Information: -
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1 Confirmed diagnosis of Anidra (Primary Insomnia)
2 Patient who meets the criteria for mild to moderate in assessment criteria.
3 Individuals of any gender, regardless of their socio-economic condition.
4 Subjects who are ready to take part in the study with their consent. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1 Insomnia also known as Anidra caused by several disorders such as Madatyaya (alcoholism), Abhigyata(injury), and other systemic ailments.
2 Psychiatric patients receiving medical treatment. Drug induced insomnia
3 Patients who are already on treatment for insomnia.
4 Pregnant and lactating women.
5 Chronic debilitating diseases. 
 
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 
1 The primary outcome of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Kantkaryadi Kwath in comparision to Jatamansyadi Kwath Churna in the treatment of insomnia. This will be assessed by measuring changes in the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, with the expectation of significant improvements in sleep quality and reduction in insomnia symptoms.
2 The proportion of patients exhibiting significant improvement in their scores on the
Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) 
28 days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Include improvements in emotional well-being, reduction in negative emotions, physical and mental growth, reduction in wasted
time and resources, increased strength, reduction in weakness, enhanced cognitive
performance, reduction in ignorance, and overall improvement in quality of life. 
7th 14th 21th 28th days 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60" 
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/ Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   20/05/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  20/05/2025 
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 Yet Recruiting 
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  
The concept of Nidra, as described in Traya Upstamabha by Aacharya Charak, underscores
the critical role of maintaining harmony to sustain individual health. Sleep is accorded equal
significance as "Aahara" (diet) and "Bramhacharya" (celibacy). These three actions must be
engaged in thoughtfully to preserve optimal health. Maharishi Charak elucidates that various
aspects of human existence including happiness, misery, growth, waste, strength, weakness,
virility, sterility, knowledge, ignorance, life, and death are all influenced by the quality of
sleep.
In the current era, characterized by intense competition and a constant chase for success, the
quality and patterns of sleep are frequently disturbed. Insomnia, defined as a lack of sufficient
and satisfactory sleep, is addressed in Ayurvedic texts under terms such as Nidranash,
Asavpna, and Anidra. According to Charak, Nidranash is categorized under ’vataj nanatamaj
vikar,’ whereas Sushrut attributes it to the aggregation of vata and pitta doshas.
Numerous studies demonstrate that sedatives significantly enhance sleep quality. Their long
term effectiveness is minimal, with various side effects and a high risk of dependency.
Consequently, there is an imperative need to manage insomnia effectively using natural
methods.
Numerous herbal formulations and procedures outlined in Ayurvedic texts present viable
approaches for the management of Anidra.
 
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