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CTRI Number  CTRI/2022/07/044267 [Registered on: 22/07/2022] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 14/06/2022
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Ayurveda 
Study Design  Single Arm Study 
Public Title of Study   Effect of Ayurveda treatment in the Management of Tamaka Shwasa(Bronchial Asthma) 
Scientific Title of Study   Clinical trial to study the Effect of Vyoshadi Granules, Vasadi Kashaya & Erand Bhrishta Haritaki in Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma) 
Trial Acronym  Ayurveda treatment in Bronchial Asthma 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Rahul Kumar Duchaneya 
Designation  MD SCHOLAR 
Affiliation  National Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  P.G. Department of Kayachikitsa National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur-302002
P.G. Department of Kayachikitsa National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur-302002
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302002
India 
Phone  8769834903  
Fax    
Email  rahulkumarpinkcity@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Abhishek Upadhyay 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  National Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  PG Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Johawar Singh Gate, Amer road, Jaipur
National Institute of Ayurveda, Johawar Singh Gate, Amer road, Jaipur
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302002
India 
Phone  9915613039  
Fax    
Email  dr.abhishek82@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Abhishek Upadhyay 
Designation  Assistant Professor 
Affiliation  National Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  PG Department of Kayachikitsa, National Institute of Ayurveda, Johawar Singh Gate, Amer road, Jaipur
National Institute of Ayurveda, Johawar Singh Gate, Amer road, Jaipur
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN
302002
India 
Phone  9915613039  
Fax    
Email  dr.abhishek82@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed to be University 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  National Institute of Ayurveda 
Address  Johawar Singh gate, Amer road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 
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 
Rahul Kumar Duchaneya  National Institute of Ayurveda  OPD NO, 1, 7 18, 22, 25, PG Department of Kayachikitsa, NIA, Mhadav Vilas Palace, Amer Road, Jairpur,
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
8769834903

rahulkumarpinkcity@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics committee, National Institute of Ayurveda   Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition:J454||Moderate persistent asthma. Ayurveda Condition: TAMAKASVASAH,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmDrugClassical(1) Medicine Name: Vyoshadi Granules, Reference: Bhaishajyaratnavali Nasa Rogadikar 760/ 4-5, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 10(g), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Abhakta, Duration: 56 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: No, Additional Information: -NO
(2) Medicine Name: Vasadi Kashaya, Reference: Sodala Nigantu, Gadnigraha- Shavyathu Adhikar-33/59, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Kwatha/ Kashaya, Dose: 40(ml), Frequency: bd, Bhaishajya Kal: Abhakta, Duration: 56 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: No, Additional Information: -NO
(3) Medicine Name: Eranda Brista Harithaki, Reference: Brihat Nighantu Ratnakar- Shleepada Chikitsa, Route: Oral, Dosage Form: Churna/ Powder, Dose: 2(g), Frequency: od, Bhaishajya Kal: Adhobhakta, Duration: 56 Days, anupAna/sahapAna: No, Additional Information: -NO
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  65.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  • Patients willing to participate and sign consent in the clinical trial.
• Patients in the age group of 18-65 yrs.
• Patients with Intermittent, mild-persistent & moderate-persistent asthma and are not on regular medication for Asthma.
• Patients having FEV1 > 60% of predicted value
• Patients of Rhinitis with spirometric evidence of reversible airflow obstruction.
• Patients who have not received any AYUSH intervention in last 15 days for related symptoms
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  • Patients having severe persistent (FEV1 <60 % of predicted) and Acute exacerbation of asthma
• Diagnosed cases of tuberculosis, pneumonia, COPD and other acute and chronic pulmonary disorders
• K/c/o malignancies of the respiratory and other system.
• Patients who have consumed AYUSH intervention for related complaints in last 15 days.
• Patients on regular anti allergic medications, on regular inhaled, intranasal or oral steroids.
• Patients on immunotherapy for allergy.
• Patients with Haemoglobin less than 9 mg/dl.
• Patients having concomitant systemic illness like uncontrolled Hypertension, Poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus, Renal failure, Malignancy, Acute or Chronic liver disease.

 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
• Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) from baseline values.  56 days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
• Improvement in Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
• Changes in IgE & Absolute Eosinophil count
• Degree of improvement in asthma related symptoms on the basis of Asthma control questionnaire (ACQ)
• Degree of Improvement in Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS)
 
56 days 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="30"
Sample Size from India="30" 
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)   01/09/2022 
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="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   Non Yet 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary  

Introduction:

Shwasa Roga in Ayurveda is described as a presenting feature of Pranvahasrotodusti. Acharya Charaka has described Hridaya and Mahasrotasa[i] whereas Acharaya Sushruta considered Hridaya and Rasavahini  Dhamanyaha as the Mool of Pranvahasrotasa.[ii] Shwasa or difficulty in breathing may appear as an individual disease termed as Swatantra Vyadhi in Ayurveda or sometimes it may appear as a symptom of other diseases and so long as this exists as secondary it is termed as Partantra Vyadhi. Charaka has described 5 types of Shwasa viz Mahashwasa, Urdhava Shwasa, Chinna Shwasa, Tamak Shwasa and Kshudra Shwas.[iii] Out of these first three are considered as Asadhya as per  Ayurvedic Classics whereas Kshudra Shwasa does not require any treatment and Tamaka Shwasa is considered as Yapya.  According to principles of Ayurveda, Shwasa is a Kaphavata dominant disease which originates from Pittasthana.[iv] Obstruction in the Pranavaha Srotas due to accumulation of Kapha Dosha causes vitiation of  Vayu which further attains Pratilomgati to create the pathogenesis of Tamak Shwasa Roga.[v] Shwasa on the basis of its clinical features and etiopathogensis bears a close resemblance to bronchial asthma. Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes airway hyper responsiveness, mucosal edema, mucus production and airway remodeling. This inflammation ultimately leads to recurrent episodes of asthma symptoms like Cough, chest tightness, dyspnoea and wheezing.[vi]

        Asthma is a major non-communicable disease affecting both children and adults, with high morbidity and mortality. According to WHO, in 2016  235 million people were having asthma worldwide, out of which 15–20 million people are from India. In India, the prevalence of self-reported Asthma is 2.00% among women aged 15–49 years and 1.00% among young women aged 15–19 years as well as men aged 15–49 years as per the latest report.[vii]

Need of Study:                                                                                                            

 

Significant number of patient visit Ayurvedic health care facilities for the treatment of conditions presenting with Shwasa. Shwasa is a broad term and can be due to multi system disorders like Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, heart failure, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, anemia, renal failure etc. Shodhan, Shaman, Brihmana and Vatanulomana are the main treatment principles of Shwasa according to Ayurveda.

Charak has given following guidelines for the treatment of Shwasa:-

यत्किञ्चित् à¤•फवातघ्नमुष्णं à¤µà¤¾à¤¤à¤¾à¤¨à¥à¤²à¥‹à¤®à¤¨à¤®à¥| भेषजं à¤ªà¤¾à¤¨à¤®à¤¤à¥à¤°à¤‚ à¤µà¤¾ à¤¤à¤¦à¥à¤§à¤¿à¤¤à¤‚ à¤¶à¥à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¹à¤¿à¤•्किने|| (Ch.chi.17/147)[viii]

वातश्लेष्महरैर्युक्तं à¤¤à¤®à¤•े à¤¤à¥ à¤µà¤¿à¤°à¥‡à¤šà¤¨à¤®à¥||                                                                                (Ch.chi.17/121)[ix]

उदीर्यते à¤­à¥ƒà¤¶à¤¤à¤°à¤‚ à¤®à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤—रोधाद्वहज्जलम्| यथा à¤¤à¤¥à¤¾à¤½à¤¨à¤¿à¤²à¤¸à¥à¤¤à¤¸à¥à¤¯ à¤®à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤—ं à¤¨à¤¿à¤¤à¥à¤¯à¤‚ à¤µà¤¿à¤¶à¥‹à¤§à¤¯à¥‡à¤¤à¥||     (Ch.chi.17/122)[x]

As per cited references Kapha-Vata Shamak, Ushna, Vatanulomana & Nitya virechana are the treatment principles advocated for Shwasa. It is necessary to study and interpret the effect of Ayurveda treatment principles in present day diseases presenting with Shwasa (Dyspnoea). For present clinical study, Asthma was selected to assess the effect of Ayurveda treatment using whole system approach. Vyoshadi Granules and Vasadi kashaya having Kapha-Vata shamak and Ushna properties and Eranda Bhrista Haritaki having Vatanuloman and Nitya Virechana qualities are selected to study their effect in patients with Asthma. In addition to drugs, diet according to principles of Shwasa Chikitsa will be advised to the patients during the study period.

Aims and Objective:

 

 

Aim:

•      To study the effect of Vyoshadi Granules, Vasadi Kashaya & Erand bhrishta haritaki in Tamaka Shwasa(Bronchial Asthma).

 

Objective:

 

•         To study the effect of “Vyoshadi Granules, Vasadi Kashaya & Erand Bhrishta Haritaki” on FEV1 & PEFR in patients of Bronchial Asthma.

•         To study the effect of “Vyoshadi Granules, Vasadi Kashaya & Erand Bhrishta Haritaki” in signs & symptoms of Tamak Shwasa/Bronchial Asthma.

•         To study the effect of “Vyoshadi Granules, Vasadi Kashaya & Erand Bhrishta Haritaki” on signs & symptoms of Pratishyaya (Allergic Rhinitis).

 

Previous work done:

Literature review has shown that at NIA Jaipur, Department of   Kayachikitsa around 13 researches works have been done on Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma) till 2019. Most the works have been carried out using the single drugs or comparing Shodhan and Shaman. The research works done on Tamaka Shwasa are as follows

 

1986

Chikkara V.V.

 A clinical study of Shodhanottara Bharangyadi Kwatha in Tamak Shwasa(Br. Asthma)

1986

Sharma R.K.

Pushkarmula, Lavanga  Evem Talisha Patra Ka Shwasahara Karmatamaka Adhayana.

1989

Sharma (Ms)S.

Tamaka Shwasa Mein Sudharka Yoga Ki Karmukata

1991

Joshi S.L.

Tamaka Shwasa Mein Shodhanottara Shwasa Kuthar Rasa Ka Chitikitsatamaka Adhayana

1993

Tripati A.N.

Tamaka Shwasa Main Shwasa Kasari Kasa Ka Shodana Purva Evem Paschata Chikitsakiya Tulnatamaka Adhayana.

2008

Kajaria D.

Clinical Evaluation of the Bharangi – Nagaradi Yoga and Herbal Nebuliser in the Managament of Tamaka Shwasa.

2011

Sharma S.K.

Clinical Evaluation of “ Shringyadi Churna” with different Anupana in the management of Bronchial Asthma

2012

Mundada S.R.

Clinical Evaluation of “Vyaghari Haritiki” in the management of Bronchial Asthma.

2014

Mutha R.

A Clinical Evaluation of Haridradi Leha And Vasadi Kashaya in the Management of Tamaka Shwasa  (Bronchial Asthma)

2015

Kaur M.

A Comparative Study of Efficacy and safety of Pushkarmooladi Yoga and Bharangi Nagar Kwatha in Management of Tamaka Shwasa w.s.r. to Chronic Obustructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

2116

Bairwa D.K.

Comparative Study  of Efficacy and safety of Krishnadi Churna And Vasadi Kwatha in Tamaka Shwasa w.s.r. to Bronchial Asthma

2018

Shakya N.

Clinical Evaluation of Haridradi Avleha and Virechana Karma in the managment of Tamaka Shwasa w.s.r. to Bronchial Asthma.

2019

 

 

Meena Babita

 

 

A Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy of Kulattha Guda With and Without Virechana Karma in The Management of

Tamaka shwasa (Bronchial Asthma)

 

 

STUDY OUTCOMES:

 


 


 Material and Methods:

 

Following materials and methods will be adopted for conducting the present clinical trial.

 

 A) Selection of Cases:

 

•         The patients presenting to OPD & IPD of National Institute of Ayurveda, Hospital, Jaipur with Shwasa (dyspnoea), cough, chest tightness, wheezing and one or more symptoms of Allergic rhinitis viz. nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, or sneezing will be screened and those meeting the criteria of inclusion will be included in the study.

•         Spirometry will be performed in patients presenting with above mentioned complaints. Those showing reversible changes (>12% or >200 ml improvement in FEV1) post bronchodilator will be diagnosed as bronchial asthma. Severity will be classified as per the GINA (Global Initative for Asthma) guidelines. (Table 1)

•         Written informed consent of the patient will be taken before the procedure and careful history, physical examination and necessary investigations will be performed.

 

 

 

          Table 1: Classification of Asthma Severity as per GINA guidelines

Components of severity

                     Classification of Asthma severity

Intermittent

Mild persistent

Moderate persistent

Severe persistent

Symptoms

≤ 2 days/week

>2 days/week but not daily

Daily

Throughout day

Nighttime awakenings

≤ 2 times/month

3-4times/month

>1times/week, but not nightly

Often 7 times a week

SABA use

≤ 2 days/week

>2 days/week but not>1 time/day

Daily

Several times per day

Intereferance with activity

None

Minor limitation

Some limitation

Extremely limited

Lung function

FEVI >80%

FEV1/FVC normal

FEV1 ≥80% predicated FEV1/FVC normal

FEV1 60-80% predicated

FEV1/FVC reduced 5%

FEV1 <60% predicated

FEV1/FVC

reduced >5%

                           

Method of spirometry:

A soft clip will be placed on the nose of the patients to keep both nostrils closed. Patients will be instructed to take a deep breath in, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale as hard as patient can into the mouthpiece of spirometer. The procedure will be repeated three times to record the readings to make sure the values are consistent. Patients will be then given an inhaled short acting bronchodilator through nebulizer. The procedure will be repeated again after 15 minutes to record another three recordings. Pre and post bronchodilators values will be compared.

•         Increase in FEV1 by >200 ml and >12% from the baseline value after inhaling a bronchodilator, will be considered as significant bronchodilator responsiveness or reversibility. 

 



[i] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, VimanSthana, SrotovimanAdhyaya, 5/7,     Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri & Dr. GorakhanathaChaturvedi, Part -1, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 710.

 

[ii] Susruta, Susruta Samhita, SharirSthan, DhamnivyakarnaSharir, 9/12,  edited by Ayurveda TattvaSandipika, Commentary by KavirajaAmbikaduttaShastri, Part-1,Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sansthan, Varanasi, 2009; 96.

 

[iii] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, SutraSthana, AshtoudariyaAdhyaya, 19/4, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. GorakhanathaChaturvedi, Part -1, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 389. 

 

[iv] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, ChikitsaSthana, Hikkashwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya, 17/8-9, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. Gorakhanatha Chaturvedi, Part -2, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006.

 

[v] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, ChikitsaSthana, Hikkashwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya, 17/55-62, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. Gorakhanatha Chaturvedi, Part -2, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 567.

 

[vi] According to the global initiative for Asthma (GINA)  : O Byrne p. GINA Executive Committee. Global strategy for asthma management and prevention,2004. National Institutes of Health. Publication N0 02-3659.

 

[vii] Singh, S.K., Gupta, J., Sharma, H. et al. Socio-economic Correlates and Spatial Heterogeneity in the Prevalence of Asthma among Young Women in India. BMC Pulm Med 20, 190 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-020-1124-z

 

[viii] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, ChikitsaSthana, Hikkashwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya, 17/147, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. Gorakhanatha Chaturvedi, Part -2, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 525.

 

[ix] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, ChikitsaSthana, Hikkashwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya, 17/121, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. Gorakhanatha Chaturvedi, Part -2, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 525.

 

[x] Agnivesha, Charakasamhita, ChikitsaSthana, Hikkashwasa Chikitsa Adhyaya, 17/122, Vidyotinihindi commentary by Pt. KashinathaShastri& Dr. Gorakhanatha Chaturvedi, Part -2, ChaukhambhaBharati Academy, Varanasi, 2006; 525.

 

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