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CTRI Number  CTRI/2015/03/005608 [Registered on: 04/03/2015] Trial Registered Retrospectively
Last Modified On: 03/12/2018
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Unani 
Study Design  Single Arm Study 
Public Title of Study   To evaluate the Safety and efficacy of Unani formulations in the treatment of Headache 
Scientific Title of Study   Clinical Validation of Unani Pharmacopoeial Formulation – Arq Ajeeb for symptomatic releif in Sudā‘ (Headache) 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
S/H/AA CLNVAL/CCRUM 13-14 Version no 1   Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  PROF S SHAKIR JAMIL  
Designation  DIRECTOR GENERAL 
Affiliation  Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM),  
Address  Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Evam Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri

West
DELHI
110058
India 
Phone  01128521981  
Fax  01128522965  
Email  unanimedicine@yahoo.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  DR K M SIDDIQUI  
Designation  DEPUTY DIRECTOR  
Affiliation  Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM),  
Address  Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Evam Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri

West
DELHI
110058
India 
Phone  9810161758  
Fax  01128522965  
Email  ccrum507@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  DR PRADEEP KUMAR  
Designation  RESEARCH OFFICER SCIENTIST III  
Affiliation  Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM),  
Address  Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Evam Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri

West
DELHI
110058
India 
Phone  01128521981  
Fax  01128522965  
Email  drpradeepkumar2001@yahoo.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Infrastructural support 1 Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Bhadrak 2.Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Chennai 3.Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Patna 4.Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine,Mumbai 5.Regional Research Centre, Silchar 6.Clinical Research Unit,Karimganj 7.Clinical Research Unit,Kurnool Monetary Support : CCRUM,NEW DELHI 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine CCRUM New Delhi  
Address  Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhartiya Chikitsa Evam Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, 61-65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058.  
Type of Sponsor  Research institution 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NA 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 7  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
DR WAHIDUZZAMAN   Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Karimganj  Masjid Road, Karimganj
Karimganj
ASSAM 
03843267522

crukxj522@gmail.com 
Dr Jawadul Haq   Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Kurnool  DR ABDUL HAQ UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE, 40/23 PARK ROAD
Kurnool
ANDHRA PRADESH 
09502443555

cru.kurnool@gmail.com 
DR MUSTEHASAN  Regional Research Centre (RRC), Silchar  S.M. Dev Civil Hospital, Silchar -1
Cachar
ASSAM 
03843267522

mustehasan1971@gmail.com 
DR MOHAMMAD ZAKIR  Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Bhadrak   Motel Chhak, Mathasahi
Bhadrak
ORISSA 
09040374465

urzakir@rediffmail.com 
DR T SHAHIDA BEGUM  Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Chennai  No.1, West Madha Church Road, Royapuram
Chennai
TAMIL NADU 
04425955532

rriumchennai@gmail.com 
DR MOHAMMAD NASEEM  Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Mumbai  Sir J J Hospital Compound, Byculla
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA 
0222371806

naseemrrium@gmail.com 
DR MOHD WASIM AHMAD  Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Patna   Manas Path opp. Patna City Hospital
Patna
BIHAR 
09555904810

mwasimahmed95@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 7  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Karimganj  Submittted/Under Review 
Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Kurnool  Approved 
Regional Research Centre (RRC), Silchar  Submittted/Under Review 
Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Bhadrak  Approved 
Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Chennai  Approved 
Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Mumbai  Submittted/Under Review 
Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Patna  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied
Modification(s)  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: R51||Headache, Headache (Sudā),  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Arq Ajeeb  Local application, Q.S, Twice daily,Apply locally on the forehead for seven days 
Comparator Agent  nil  na 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  65.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  • Patients of either sex with age 18-65 years
• Patients having Sudā‘ (Headache) with or without any of the following symptoms:
ï‚§ Disturbed concentration
ï‚§ Irritability
 Zu‘f al-Ishtihā’ (Decreased appetite)
 I‘yā (Fatigue)
ï‚§ Difficulty in falling asleep and staying asleep
ï‚§ Mild sensitivity to light/ noise
 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  • Headache does not respond to standard therapy
• Headache accompanied by impaired neurological functions (loss of balance, weakness, numbness, or speech disturbances), double vision, seizures, mental disturbances, and loss of consciousness.
• Headache accompanied by persistent nausea, vomiting, fever and stiff neck
• History of recent head injury.
• Known cases of any other acute illness.
• Known cases of severe Renal/ Hepatic/ Cardiac ailments
• Pregnant and lactating women
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence    
Method of Concealment    
Blinding/Masking    
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Improvement in signs and symptoms of Sudā‘ (Headache)  7 days 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Haematological and biochemical assessment for safety   7 days 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="540"
Sample Size from India="540" 
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)   03/03/2014 
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)  Open to Recruitment 
Publication Details   nil 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

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

Brief Summary   This study is designed as a multicentric open trial in patients with Arq Ajeeb in Sudā‘ (Headache)After screening, Patients will be enrolled if they satisfy inclusion and exclusion criteria. The patients will be assessed clinically on 3rd and 7th day of treatment. This includes subjective assessment of general well being and physical examination . The total duration of treatment will be one week. . Laboratory parameters for safety assessment will be conducted at baseline and end of study.
Composition of Arq Ajeeb

S. No.

Unani Name

Botanical Name

Weight

1.

Kafoor

Cinnamomum camphora

20 g

2.

Jauhar-e- Pudina

Mentha arvensis

20 g

3.

Jauhar-e- Ajwayin

Trachyspermum ammi

10 g

 
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