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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/06/089102 [Registered on: 18/06/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 09/06/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug
Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group Trial 
Public Title of Study   Effect of two Ayurvedic formulation in karshya 
Scientific Title of Study   TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF ASHWAGANDHA AND VIDARIKANDADI GRANULES IN CHILDHOOD KARSHYA W.S.R TO UNDERNUTRTION IN CHILDREN.  
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
Nil  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Nidhi jishtu 
Designation  PG scholar 
Affiliation  Abhilashi Ayurvedic college and Research Institute 
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya Room no-306 3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail Chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi Himachal Pradesh
Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail Chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi Himachal Pradesh
Mandi
HIMACHAL PRADESH
175028
India 
Phone  8544741294  
Fax    
Email  nidhimedico245@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Monika Sharma  
Designation  Professor  
Affiliation  Abhilashi Ayurvedic college and Research Institute 
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya Room No-306,3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi
Department of Kaumarbhritya Room No-306,3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi
Mandi
HIMACHAL PRADESH
175028
India 
Phone  7018720016  
Fax    
Email  monikasharmaau89@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr monika Sharma 
Designation  Professor 
Affiliation  Abhilashi Ayurvedic college and Research Institute 
Address  Department of Kaumarbhritya Room No-306,3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi
Department of Kaumarbhritya Room No-306,3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi
Mandi
HIMACHAL PRADESH
175028
India 
Phone  7018720016  
Fax    
Email  monikasharmaau89@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Abhilashi Ayurvedic college and Research Institute Chail Chowk Tehsil Chachyot Dist.Mandi Himachal Pradesh 175045 India. 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Abhilashi Ayurvedic College 
Address  Abhilashi Ayurvedic College Chail chowk Dist.Mandi Himachal Pradesh 
Type of Sponsor  Research institution and hospital 
 
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 Nidhi  Abhilashi Hospital  Department of Kaumarbhritya Room No-306,3rd floor Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk Tehsil Chachyot Distt Mandi
Mandi
HIMACHAL PRADESH 
08544741294

nidhimedico245@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Abhilashi Ayurvedic College and Research Institute Chail chowk  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:E42||Marasmic kwashiorkor. Ayurveda Condition: KARSYAM (KEVALAVATA),  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Ashwagandha , Reference: Bhaisajya Ratnavali Balrog chikitsa chapter no -71/132, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Khanda /Granules, Dose: 100(mg), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Antarabhakta, Duration: 6 Weeks, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: milk), Additional Information: -
2Comparator ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Vidarikand, Reference: yogratnaker page no 844, shloka 78, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Khanda /Granules, Dose: 100(mg), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Antarabhakta, Duration: 6 Weeks, anupAna/sahapAna: Yes(details: milk), Additional Information: -
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  3.00 Year(s)
Age To  16.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Patient having clinical sign and symptoms of Karshya as per clinical Ayurveda literature. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1) Patient suffering from malnutrition grade 3 and 4
2)Patient with congenital anomaly and physical disability
3) Patient associated with known case of systemic infection and other disorder like TB, HIV, hereditary problems, neurological, endocrine, liver disorders, anatomical defect, cerebral palsy, nephrotic syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, malignancies and lactose intolerance. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Effect of two therapies on body weight and classical symptoms of Karshya.  6 weeks 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Effect of two drug therapies on body weight and classical symptoms of Karshya.  43 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   Phase 2 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   03/07/2025 
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   The Research aim to evaluate the efficacy of Ashwagandha granules and Vidarikandadi granules in treating childhood karshya  [undernutrition] .the  study involves a clinical trial  with 40 children aged 3 -16 ,Divided into two groups:  one receiving Ashwagandha granules and Vidarikandadi granules in treating childhood karshya [undernutrition].The study involves a clinical trial with 40 children aged 3-16, divided into 2 groups : one receiving ashwagandha granules and other Vidarikandadi granules, both administered orally for 43 days the trial includes assessment based on subjective and objective health parameters, with follow up conducted at specified intervals. 
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