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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/06/089039 [Registered on: 18/06/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 18/06/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug
Ayurveda
Preventive 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of Devdarvyadi Churna in the management of Kaphaja Kasa. 
Scientific Title of Study   An Open Labelled Randomized Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate The Efficacy of Devdarvyadi Churna and Vyaghri Churna in Management of Kaphaja Kasa W.S.R. to Chronic Bronchitis. 
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 Rivanshi Joshi 
Designation  PG Scholar 
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Ayurved 
Address  OPD No 116 Department of Kayachikitsa Parul Ayurved Hospital Parul university AP Limda TAL Waghodia Vadodara Gujarat

Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  9427539602  
Fax    
Email  joshirivanshi99@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Manu r 
Designation  Professor , PhD in Kayachikitsa 
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Ayurved 
Address  OPD No 116 Department of Kayachikitsa Parul Ayurved Hospital Parul university AP Limda TAL Waghodia Vadodara Gujarat

Vadodara
GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  8160858967  
Fax    
Email  manu.r260022@paruluniversity.ac.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Manu r 
Designation  Professor , PhD in Kayachikitsa 
Affiliation  Parul Institute of Ayurved 
Address  OPD No 116 Department of Kayachikitsa Parul Ayurved Hospital Parul university AP Limda TAL Waghodia Vadodara Gujarat


GUJARAT
391760
India 
Phone  8160858967  
Fax    
Email  manu.r260022@paruluniversity.ac.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Parul Institute of Ayurved ,Parul University,Ap-Limda,TAL-Waghodia, Vadodara,Gujarat, India-391760 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Parul Institute of Ayurved 
Address  Faculty of Ayurved,Parul University,AP-Limda,TAL-waghodia,Dist-Vadodara,Gujarat,India-391760 
Type of Sponsor  Private 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 Rivanshi Joshi  Parul Ayurved Hospital  OPD No 116 Department of Kayachikitsa Parul Ayurved Hospital Parul university AP Limda TAL Waghodia Vadodara Gujarat
Vadodara
GUJARAT 
09427539602

joshirivanshi99@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics Committee  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:J418||Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis. Ayurveda Condition: KASAH,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Devdarvyadi Churna, Reference: Charak chikitsa sthana chapter 18, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 3(g), Frequency: qid, Bhaishajya Kal: Adhobhakta, Duration: 2 Months, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: Madhu), Additional Information: -
2Comparator ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Vyaghri Churna, Reference: astanga Hridaya uttar sthana chapter 40, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 3(g), Frequency: qid, Bhaishajya Kal: Adhobhakta, Duration: 2 Months, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: Madhu), Additional Information: -
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  30.00 Year(s)
Age To  70.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Chronicity From 3 months to 2 Consecutive Years
Patients having symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis copious and purulent sputum and frequent episodes of respiratory insufficiency
Patient willing to sign the informed consent and can participate in the study procedure
Patients having FEV1 between 50% to 80% 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Pregnant or lactating women.
Immunocompromised status such as HIV, Tuberculosis, Cancer etc.
History of upper or lower respiratory tract infection, within the previous 30 days.
Subjects suffering from Acute Bronchitis.
K/C/O pneumonia, plural effusion, pneumothorax, heart disease, secondary severe infection.
Patients with uncontrolled Hypertension and uncontrolled Diabetes. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
To assess the Anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect of Devdarvyadi Churna in comparison with Vyaghri Churna in the management of Kaphaja Kasa on the basis of ESR, AEC.
 
2 Months 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
To assess the Anti-inflammatory & expectorant effect of Devdarvyadi Churna in comparison with Vyaghri Churna in the management of Kaphaja Kasa on the basis of Spirometry, SGRQ.  2 Months 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="50"
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" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   01/07/2025 
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   In recent years, there has been a notable rise in respiratory diseases. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 62 million cases of common cold and cough occur annually, and cough ranks as the fifth most common symptom for which medical care is sought. Chronic bronchitis affects about 9.5 million people, primarily those over 50 years old. In Ayurveda, Kasa (cough) is described as a disease, symptom, or complication. Kaphaja Kasa, a type of Ardra Kasa, is dominated by Kapha and Vata involvement and is comparable to chronic bronchitis due to similarities in symptoms like persistent productive cough. Chronic bronchitis involves inflammation of bronchi with sputum production for at least three months over two consecutive years and is linked to pollutants, smoking, and infections. If untreated, Kasa can lead to serious conditions like Shwasa (asthma) or Rajyakshma (tuberculosis). The Devdarvyadi Churna, mentioned by Acharya Charaka, contains herbs like Devdaru, Haritaki, Musta, and Pippali along with Madhu (honey), which help in pacifying Kapha and regulating Vata. With Ushna Veerya, Deepana, and Pachana properties, this formulation aids in digestion and relieves cough. Hence, this study aims to evaluate its efficacy in managing Kaphaja Kasa. 
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