Can ancient ayurvedic remedies outperform modern medicine for knee pain?
NCT ID NCT07768709
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether combining traditional Ayurvedic treatments with standard medical care can better ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms than either approach alone. It enrolls 300 adults aged 30-65 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, randomly assigning them to receive standard care, Ayurvedic care, or an integrated mix of both for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, stiffness, physical function, knee temperature, and walking patterns to see which approach offers the most relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ayurvedic herbal formulations (Trayodashang Guggulu, Ashwagandha Churna), Janubasti procedure, and standard medical care (paracetamol, diclofenac, TENS, heat/cold therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that combining Ayurvedic and standard treatments offers better pain relief and mobility for early knee osteoarthritis than either approach alone.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no placebo, so results may be influenced by expectations. The herbal and procedural interventions may not outperform standard care, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005, India