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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/08/092177 [Registered on: 01/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 31/07/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Ayurveda
Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Active Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Marma Chikitsa In Lumbar Spondylosis 
Scientific Title of Study   A Comparative Study On The Efficacy Of Marma Chikitsa And Physiotherapy In The Pain Management Of Lumbar Spondylosis  
Trial Acronym  RCT 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Mohini Rajoriya 
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  7440958987  
Fax    
Email  kopalsharma1996@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Nisha Bhalerao 
Designation  Associate professor Rachna Sharir Department  
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  nmandalik10@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Mohini Rajoriya 
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  7440958987  
Fax    
Email  kopalsharma1996@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 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Pt khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 462003 
Address  PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute 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 Mohini Rajoriya  Pt khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh   PG Department Of Rachna Sharir Pt khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda College And Institute Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
MADHYA PRADESH 		 7440958987

kopalsharma1996@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethical Committee Pt khushilal Sharma Govt (Auto) Ayurveda 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:M498||Spondylopathy in diseases classified elsewhere. Ayurveda Condition: Lumbr,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmProcedure-marmacikitsA, मर्मचिकित्सा (Procedure Reference: , Procedure details: Marma Chikitsa And Physiotherapy Once A Day / For 15 Days)
2Comparator ArmProcedure-marmacikitsA, मर्मचिकित्सा (Procedure Reference: , Procedure details: Marama Chikitsa And Physiotherapy Once A Day For 15 Days)
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  30.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1.Patients of either sex between 30 to 60 years of age
2.Duration of illness up to 2 years
3.Patients willing to sign the consent for participation in study  
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Subject having Spinal tumor, Tuberculosis, Malignant disease of the pelvis, fracture of
spine, Congenital or acquired skeletal deformity.
2.Any traumatic condition of spine.
3.Recent lumbar surgery or implanted instrumentation or prosthesis.
4.Pregnant and lactating women.
5.Having Chronic pathologies e.g. ankylosing spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic
arthritis, gouty arthritis or any other systemic illness. 
 
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   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
It is expected that at the end of study, scholar will be able to evaluate the effect of Marma
Chikitsa in the pain management of Lumbar Spondylosis (Katigraha). 		 15 Days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Marma Chikitsa Is Non Pharmaceutical Approach To Treat Lumbar Spondylosis (Katigraha)   15 Days 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="40"
Sample Size from India="40" 
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)   10/09/2025 
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  
Lumbar spondylosis is a degenerative condition of the lower spine that can cause chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Effective management options include Marma Chikitsa and Physiotherapy. Marma Chikitsa, with its holistic approach, may offer added benefits by relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and supporting natural healing.
Patients receiving Marma Chikitsa often experience improved spinal flexibility, reduced symptoms, and enhanced quality of life. As a safe and integrative therapy, Marma Chikitsa shows promising potential in the management of lumbar spondylosis and is worth considering for those seeking alternative or supportive treatment options.
 
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