Clinical Trial Details
Effect of personalised ayurveda treatment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A 3 year study
Study Phase
Phase 1/Phase 2
Enrollment
45
Study Sites
45
Study Duration
4
About the Trial
Effect of personalised ayurveda treatment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A 3 year study
Detailed Description
Study Timeline & Recruitment
Recuitment Start
2026-07-14
Recuitment End
2026-07-16
Study Start
2026-07-15
Primary Completion
2026-07-22
Study Completion
2026-07-16
Sample Size
Enrollment Type
Actual
Target Sample Size
120
Current Enrollment
45
Study Arms
4
Sample Size Justification
test
Study Sites
| Site Name | City | State | Country | Principal Investigator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVP Research Foundation | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | India | Dr. Somit |
| A.V.P. MULTI SPECIALITY CLINIC | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | India | Dr. Somit |
| AVP Ayurveda Clinic | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | India | Dr. Somit |
Ethics & Regulatory
| Ethics Approval | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethics Committee Name | AVP Institutional Ethics Committee |
| Approval Number | IEC/AVPRF/2026/025 |
| Approval Date | 2026-07-13 |
| Regulatory Approval | Yes |
| Regulatory Authority | Ministry of AYUSH |
| Regulatory Approval Number | AYUSH/CT/2026/115 |
| Regulatory Approval Date | 2026-07-15 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
• Male or female aged 40–70 years • Diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis • Willing to provide written informed consent • Able to attend follow-up visits
| Gender | all |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age | 70 Years |
| Healthy Volunteers | yes |
Exclusion Criteria
• Pregnancy or lactation • History of knee replacement surgery • Severe cardiac disease • Known allergy to Ashwagandha • Participation in another clinical trial
| Investigator Type | Principal Investigator |
| Investigator Name | Dr. Ramesh Kumar |
| Qualification | MD (Ayurveda) |
| Designation | Senior Research Officer |
| Institution | AVP Research Foundation |
| Department | Kayachikitsa |
| ramesh@avpresearch.org | |
| Phone | 9840616100 |
| Investigator Type | Scientific Contact |
| Investigator Name | Ramesh kumar |
| Qualification | M.S (Ayu), M.Sc, PGDPH |
| Designation | Senior Research Officer |
| Institution | AVP Research Foundation |
| Department | Kayachikitsa |
| ramesh@avpresearch.org | |
| Phone | 9840616100 |
Primary Objective
To evaluate the efficacy of Ashwagandha Churna in reducing pain and improving joint function in Knee Osteoarthritis patients.
Secondary Objectives
To assess improvement in quality of life. To evaluate improvement in walking distance. To assess reduction in analgesic use.
Exploratory Objectives
To evaluate changes in inflammatory biomarkers.
Primary Outcomes
Outcome Measure: Pain Score
Time Frame: 12 Weeks
Assessment Method: WOMAC
Outcome Measure: Flexibility
Time Frame: 12 Week
Assessment Method: Goniometer
Outcome Measure: Quality of Life
Time Frame: 24 Weeks
Assessment Method: SF-36
Secondary Outcomes
No Secondary Outcomes Available.
Sponsors & Support
| Primary Sponsor Name | AVP |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Type | Self Funded |
| Country | India |
Documents
No Documents Available.
Trial Status
Ongoing CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/07/06874 |
|---|---|
Registered on |
01-01-1970 |
Last Updated |
01-01-1970 |
Recruitment Start Date |
14-07-2026 |
Estimated Completion |
29-07-2026 |
Key information
| Study Type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study Design | |
| Allocation | Randomized |
| Masking | Open Label |
| Control Type | Active Control |
| Primary Purpose | Prevention |
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