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CTRI Number  CTRI/2022/11/047646 [Registered on: 24/11/2022] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 18/07/2023
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Ayurveda 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group Trial 
Public Title of Study   Clinical study on Nourishing Baby Massage oil in Newborn children 
Scientific Title of Study   Efficacy and safety of Nourishing Baby Massage oil in growth, development, muscle strength and behavioral assessment of Neonates - An open labeled, randomized, multi-centric, comparative, prospective, clinical study 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
BBYOIL/MARICO/2022/1, Version 1.0, 11th OCT 2022  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Sandip K Birari 
Designation  Assistant Professor  
Affiliation  KVTR Ayurved College and Hospital Boradi 
Address  Department of Kriya Sharir, OPD No 6, Ground Floor, KVTR Ayurved College and Hospital Boradi, Tal. Shirpur, Dist Dhule.

Dhule
MAHARASHTRA
425428
India 
Phone  9404582991  
Fax    
Email  sandipbirari@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Sanjay Tamoli  
Designation  Director 
Affiliation  Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd  
Address  Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd A wing 402 A/B/C, Jaswanti Allied Business Center, Ramchandra Lane Extension, Kachpada, Malad West, Mumbai

Mumbai (Suburban)
MAHARASHTRA
400064
India 
Phone  9322522252  
Fax    
Email  targetinstitute@yahoo.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Sanjay Tamoli  
Designation  Director 
Affiliation  Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd  
Address  Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd A wing 402 A/B/C, Jaswanti Allied Business Center, Ramchandra Lane Extension, Kachpada, Malad West, Mumbai


MAHARASHTRA
400064
India 
Phone  9322522252  
Fax    
Email  targetinstitute@yahoo.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Marico Ltd. Plot No: 23/C, Mahal Industrial Estate, Near Ahura Centre, Paper Box Gali, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093  
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Marico Ltd.  
Address  Plot No: 23/C, Mahal Industrial Estate, Near Ahura Centre, Paper Box Gali, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093 
Type of Sponsor  Other [FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 3  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Kirti Kate   Ayurved Seva Sangh’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya  Department of Balaroga, OPD No 12, Ground Floor, Ayurved Seva Sangh’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ganeshwadi, Panchvati, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422003
Nashik
MAHARASHTRA 
9960394413

kate.kirti@gmail.com 
Dr Deepak S Khawale  DY Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune  Department of Kaumarbhritya OPD. No 1, Ground Floor, Dr. DY Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra 411018
Pune
MAHARASHTRA 
9923220055

drdeepak77@rediffmail.com 
Dr Sandip K Birari  KVTR Ayurved College and Hospital  Department of Kriya Sharir, OPD No 6, Ground Floor, KVTR Ayurved College and Hospital, Boradi, Tal.Shirpur, Dist Dhule, 425428
Dhule
MAHARASHTRA 
9404582991

sandipbirari@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 3  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Institutional Ethics Committee, Ayurved Seva Sangh Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nashik  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee, DY Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune  Submittted/Under Review 
Institutional Ethics Committee, KVTR Ayurved College and Hospital, Boradi  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Neonates  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
snoIntervention/ComparatorTypeDrug-TypeProcedure NameDetails
1Intervention ArmProcedure-aBya~ggaH, अभ्यंग  (Procedure Reference: Ashtang Sangraha, Procedure details: Mother will be asked to employ the standard massage regimen for the entire study period of 3 months )
(1) Medicine Name: Nourishing Baby Massage oil , Reference: Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine, Route: Topical, Dosage Form: Taila, Dose: 30(ml), Frequency: bd, Duration: 3 Months
2Comparator Arm (Non Ayurveda)-Marketed Preparation Oil Massage with marketed preparation oil twice a day for 3 months
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  1.00 Day(s)
Age To  28.00 Day(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Full term (born after 37 weeks of gestation) and preterm (born prematurely prior to 37 weeks gestation), either normal or C-Section, neonates (till the age of 28 days) weighing 2500 grams at the time of recruitment or more will be included if they fulfill the following inclusion criteria:
1. Apgar score >7 at 1 and 5 minutes with no resuscitation required at birth.
2. Medically stable with no requirement of drugs, or any interventions/procedures other than Nutraceuitcal / health supplement.
3. Parents of the babies willing to sign an informed consent
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Neonates not on breast feed
2. Sick babies and those babies who have congenital anomalies or neuromuscular disorders.
3. Babies with muscular trauma or skin infections.
4. Parents of the Babies not willing to come for follow-up when required
5. Babies participating in any other clinical trials.
6. Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of study product
7. Other conditions, which in the opinion of the investigators, make subject unsuitable for enrolment or could interfere with his/her participation in, and completion of the study
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Changes in anthropometrical measurements from baseline to each follow visit and against control.
2. Changes in Z score from baseline to each follow visit and against control
 
Screening/ Baseline visit (Day 0), Visit 1 (Day 15), Visit 2 (Day 30), Visit 3 (Day 45), Visit 4 (Day 60), Visit 5 (Day 75), Visit 6 (Day 90) 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Changes in orientation state, effect on mood, activity status, cooperation for massage and fidgeting/nervous behavior of subjects prior to massage, during massage and post massage
2. Changes in sleep pattern
3. Changes in Softness / suppleness / smoothness of skin
4. Changes in muscle and bone strength
5. Time taken for major milestones
6. Changes in food intake on
7. Changes in episodes, severity and duration of illness (infections or allergies)
8. Changes in skin condition.
9. Overall change in growth and behavior by investigator and parents / legal guardian
10. Assessment of adverse events and vitals
11. Tolerability of oil massage as per the parents / legal guardian and investigator
 
Screening/ Baseline visit (Day 0), Visit 1 (Day 15), Visit 2 (Day 30), Visit 3 (Day 45), Visit 4 (Day 60), Visit 5 (Day 75), Visit 6 (Day 90) 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "0"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="0" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2/ Phase 3 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   28/11/2022 
Date of Study Completion (India) Date Missing 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Date Missing 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   Not Yet Done 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

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

Response - NO
Brief Summary   It is an open labeled, randomized, multi-centric, comparative, prospective, clinical study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Nourishing Baby Massage oil in growth, development, muscle strength and behavioral assessment of Neonates. The study will be carried out at 3 to 4 centers in India. Parents/ legal guardian in group I will be asked to do massage of their neonate with Nourishing Baby Massage oil twice daily for 3 months and Parents/ legal guardian in group II will be asked to do massage of their neonate with marketed preparation oil twice a day for 3 months. The primary objectives of the study will be to assess changes in anthropometrical measurements and Z score from baseline to each follow visit and against control. The secondary objectives of the study will be to assess changes in orientation state, effect on mood, activity status, cooperation for massage and fidgeting/nervous behavior of subjects prior to massage, during massage and post massage, changes in sleep pattern, changes in Softness / suppleness / smoothness of skin, changes in muscle and bone strength, time taken for major milestones, changes in food intake, changes in episodes, severity and duration of illness (infections or allergies), changes in skin condition, overall change in growth and behavior by investigator and parents / legal guardian, adverse events and vitals and tolerability of oil massage as per the parents / legal guardian and investigator.  
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