Role of Udumbara Sutra in the Management of Fistula in Ano a Rare Case Study

NCT01954225 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 1314
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 1
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The anal fistula is a notorious disease due to its recurrence rate. Bhagandara is varyingly defined as a tear, ulcer or boil at Bhaga (Perianal region) within 2 finger circumference of it, causing painful abscess when opened is called Bhagandara. The Sanskrit word 'Bhagandara' has got two components-Bhaga and Darana. Bhaga means perianal region and Darana means to tear. The ancient Surgeon Sushruta has advocated various types of operations in Sushruta Samhita. He has advocated Kshara Sutra treatment due to probability of recurrence after surgery. Sushruta describes many kind of kshara like Palasa, Kadali. The most remarkable is Udumbara( Ficus Glomerata) among them. The present treatment modality Udumbara Kshara Sutra has been found effective due to its action of proper drainage of pus from the fistula that leads to a proper healing and as adjuvant therapy by avoid recurrence in Fistula in ano. Hypothesis; Present treatment modality Udumber Sutra will found to be useful in tne management of Fistula in ano.

Conditions

Fistula in Ano

Keywords

Fistula in ano; Bhagandara; Udumbara sutra

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Use of Udumbara sutra in the management of Fistula in ano.

  The Udumbara Sutra has good potential in the management by cutting and healing of Fistula in ano because it's less alkaline nature

  1&1/2 month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Use of Udumbara Sutra in avoiding recurrence of Fistula in ano

  1year

Study Arms (1)

Udumbara sutra

OTHER

The Udumbara Sutra is a standard medicated thread smeared with latex of Udumbara (Ficus Glomerata) which has cutting and healing property.

Other: Udumbara Sutra

Interventions

Udumbara Sutra OTHER

The Udumbara sutra is a standard medicated thread smeared with latex of Udumbara (Ficus Glomerata) which has cutting and healing property.

Also known as: Medicated Thread

Udumbara sutra

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years+
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patient without any major illness. Fistula in ano without tributaries ano without complication.

You may not qualify if:

• Multiple fistula and associated ano rectal conditions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Government Ayurved College and Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Anand Surgical Hospital

Amravati, Maharashtra, 444605, India

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal Fistula

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Fistula; Digestive System Fistula; Digestive System Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases; Fistula; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Nita M Kedar, M.S.(Ayu)

  Associate Professor

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 6, 2013
• First Posted: October 1, 2013
• Study Start: February 1, 2006
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2006
• Study Completion: September 1, 2006
• Last Updated: October 1, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-09

Locations

IN (1)