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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/12/099461 [Registered on: 19/12/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 18/12/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study   Cross Sectional Study 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   Understanding Public Perception and Practices Related to Ayurveda in Cancer Care at a Tertiary Care Ayurvedic Hospital 
Scientific Title of Study   A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) Regarding role of Ayurveda in Cancer care Among the General Population Visiting a Tertiary Care Ayurvedic Hospital. 
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 Saurav Munde 
Designation  PG Scholar 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA 
Address  618(Seminar Hall) Department Of Kayachikitsa All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 india
All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 india
South
DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  9773705093  
Fax    
Email  sauravmunde2011@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr V G Huddar 
Designation  Additional Professor 
Affiliation  All India Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  6th floor,Department Of Kayachikitsa All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 India
All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 India
South
DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  9986697942  
Fax    
Email  dr.vghuddar@aiia.gov.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Amrish Dedge  
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  All India Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  6th floor,Department Of Kayachikitsa All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 India
All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita Vihar New Delhi South Delhi 110076 India
South
DELHI
110076
India 
Phone  9028638650  
Fax    
Email  dramrishaiia@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
All India Institute of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita vihar New Delhi 110076 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  All India Institute Of Ayurveda 
Address  Gautampuri Sarita vihar New Delhi 110076 
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 Saurav Munde  All India Institute Of Ayurveda  OPD NO 1,2,3,5,7( Department of kayachikitsa )All India Institute Of Ayurveda Gautampuri Sarita vihar New Delhi 110076
South
DELHI 		 9773705093

sauravmunde2011@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
AIIA INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Adults from the general population visiting the hospital (1.patients 2.attendants 3. general visitors) with adequate understanding to respond to questions.  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  70.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Adults from the general population visiting the hospital (1.patients 2.attendants 3.general visitors) with adequate understanding to respond to questions.
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Healthcare professionals or medical students
2.Severely ill or cognitively impaired individuals
3.Persons working in cancer-related or any healthcare institute
4.Patients diagnosed with cancer.
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding cancer and role of Ayurveda in cancer care among the general population visiting a tertiary care Ayurvedic hospital.
 		 NIL 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1.Association between KAP scores & socio-demographic factors (e.g., age, gender, education).
2.Identification of common misconceptions & traditional beliefs about cancer.
3.Validation & internal consistency of the developed KAP questionnaire.

 		 NIL 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="100"
Sample Size from India="100" 
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)   01/03/2026 
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="0"
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  

INTRODUCTION:

Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death across the globe and is increasingly recognised as a significant public health challenge in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that nearly 10 million people die from cancer each year, with a considerable number of these fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income nations. In India, the rise in cancer-related deaths is largely due to late-stage diagnoses, lack of awareness, and insufficient screening practices. To alleviate the cancer burden, early detection through enhanced awareness, positive health-seeking behaviours, and effective preventive measures is essential.

The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) model serves as a fundamental framework for assessing public understanding and behaviours regarding health issues. KAP studies offer valuable insights into knowledge gaps, the impact of cultural beliefs on health attitudes, and the actual health behaviours adopted by various populations. This understanding is particularly vital concerning cancer, as stigma, misinformation, and fear often hinder timely diagnosis and treatment.

 In India, a notable portion of the population relies on traditional healthcare systems, such as Ayurveda. However, data on cancer awareness and preventive practices among individuals utilising Ayurvedic services is limited. This group may hold unique beliefs and behaviours shaped by traditional medicine and cultural practices, which could influence their understanding and reaction to cancer-related information.

 Additionally, there is a lack of standardised, culturally relevant tools to evaluate cancer-related KAP within these populations. It is essential to develop a validated questionnaire tailored to this context for accurate assessment and the creation of effective health education interventions. The objective of this study is to develop a structured questionnaire and use it to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cancer among the general population visiting a tertiary care Ayurvedic hospital. The results are anticipated to provide a basis for targeted awareness initiatives and integrative health strategies that aim to enhance cancer prevention and early detection.

 

NEED OF THE STUDY:

 

•       Cancer in India is often diagnosed at late stages due to low awareness, stigma, and poor screening coverage.

•       To date, there is a lack of studies focusing on the general population visiting Ayurvedic hospitals, specifically concerning cancer and the role of Ayurveda in cancer care.

•       There is a need for a validated, culturally relevant KAP questionnaire tailored to the general population visiting a tertiary care Ayurvedic Hospital.

•       Findings will aid in designing targeted awareness programs, early detection strategies, and integrated cancer education within traditional medicine systems.

•       Patients attending Ayurvedic hospitals may rely on traditional beliefs and lack access to standard cancer education and screening programs.

•       Most of the literature exploring cancer screening attitude scales has been developed for assessing only the attitude of a specific group and toward cancer in a particular site, such as cervical cancer. 

 

Primary Objectives:

To assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cancer among the general population visiting a tertiary care Ayurvedic hospital using a structured questionnaire.

 

Secondary Objectives:

      i.         To develop and validate a culturally appropriate KAP questionnaire specific to cancer awareness in an Ayurvedic healthcare setting.

    ii.         To explore misconceptions and traditional beliefs influencing cancer perception and health-seeking behaviour in the study population.


Methodology

          This observational, cross-sectional study will be conducted offline for the KAP Component and onsite of the All India Institute of Ayurveda,Delhi.The target population comprises of Adults from the general population visiting the hospital (patients, attendants, or general visitors) with adequate understanding to respond to questions with sample size of 100 participants over a period of 1.5 years. The study’s endpoint is a comprehensive evaluation of level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cancer among the general population visiting a tertiary care Ayurvedic hospital using a structured questionnaire.

 
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