| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/09/094918 [Registered on: 16/09/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
15/09/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Observational study |
| Study Design |
Single Arm Study |
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Public Title of Study
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Why do varicose veins happen? A Homeopathic Study of Their Root Causes(Miasms). |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Retrospective Observational Study Of Miasm In Cases Of Varicose Vein |
| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Chirag Tamboli |
| Designation |
Professor Head Of Department Of Organon Of Medicine |
| Affiliation |
Dr V H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College |
| Address |
Dr V H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College And Smt S I Patel (I) Homoeopathic Hospital Hahnemann House Amul Dairy Road Anand Gujarat
Anand
GUJARAT
388001
India |
| Phone |
9428489176 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drchiragtamboli@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Chirag Tamboli |
| Designation |
Professor Head Of Department Of Organon Of Medicine |
| Affiliation |
Dr V H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College |
| Address |
Dr V H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College And Smt S I Patel (I) Homoeopathic Hospital Hahnemann House Amul Dairy Road Anand Gujarat
Anand
GUJARAT
388001
India |
| Phone |
9428489176 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drchiragtamboli@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Rahul Makwana |
| Designation |
PG SCHOLAR |
| Affiliation |
Dr V H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College and Smt S I Patel (I) Homoeopathic Hospital |
| Address |
2342, Rohitvas, Near Primary School, Tranol
Anand
GUJARAT
388335
India |
| Phone |
6354568717 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
rahulmakwana1391@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Smt. S.I. Patel (I) Homoeopathic Hospital, Amul Dairy Road, Anand |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr Rahul Makwana |
| Address |
2342, Rohitvas, Near Primary School, Tranol-388335 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Rahul Makwana |
SMT. S. I. PATEL (I) HOMOEOPATHIC HOSPITAL |
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, DR V H DAVE HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE, HAHNEMANN HOUSE, AMUL DAIRY ROAD, ANAND
Anand
GUJARAT |
6354568717
rahulmakwana1391@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| INSTITUTIONAL ETHICAL COMMITTEE-VHDHMC |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Patients |
(1) ICD-10 Condition: I832||Varicose veins of lower extremities with both ulcer and inflammation, |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Nil |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
80.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Diagnosed cases of varicose veins with visible signs/symptoms of last 5 (1st October 2021 to 30th September 2026) years. Complete homoeopathic case record with follow-up of at least 6 months
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Incomplete case records. Acute thrombophlebitis or unrelated vascular diseases |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| The analysis will be done with self made miasmatic chart using book Miasmatic Prescribing by Dr Subrata Benerjea. It is a retrospective study so already diagnosed cases will be selected and cases between 1st october 2021 to 30th september 2026 will be taken. |
Single-point retrospective assessment from already documented case records (no follow-up or direct patient interaction). |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="38"
Sample Size from India="38"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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30/09/2026 |
| 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 |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="9"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study explores the role of miasmatic analysis in homeopathic management of varicose veins, emphasizing a holistic approach that considers both physical and constitutional aspects. Using Dr. Subrata K. Banerjea’s framework of miasmatic prescribing, each patient’s clinical presentation including vein appearance, skin changes, sensations, mental state, constitutional traits, family history, and modalities—will be qualitatively analyzed.Cases will be classified as single or mixed miasmatic, depending on the predominance of Psoric, Sycotic, Syphilitic, or Tubercular traits. No numerical scoring will be used; instead, emphasis will be on the quality and depth of symptoms. Data will be presented through summary tables and charts, with narrative descriptions of observed trends (e.g., common mental traits, family history patterns). By examining the miasmatic background in varicose veins, this study aims to contribute insights into long-term, individualized management, highlighting the potential of homeopathy to go beyond symptomatic relief and address deeper predispositions. |