The efficacy of Siddha Medicine, Kabasura Kudineer (KSK) compared to Vitamin C & Zinc (CZ) supplementation in the management of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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7064222

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

The efficacy of Siddha Medicine, Kabasura Kudineer (KSK) compared to Vitamin C & Zinc (CZ) supplementation in the management of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Author(s)

Natarajan, S; Anbarasi, C; Sathiyarajeswaran, P; Manickam, P; Geetha, S; Kathiravan, R; Prathiba, P; Pitchiahkumar, M; Parthiban, P; Kanakavalli, WTK; Balaji, P; ,

Year

2020

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Journal

Trials
ISSN: 1745-6215

Language

English

PMID

33109252

DOI

10.1186/s13063-020-04823-z

Abstract

The primary objectives of this study are to determine efficacy of Siddha medicine, Kabasura kudineer in reduction of SARS-CoV-2 viral load and reducing the onset of symptoms in asymptomatic COVID-19 when compared to Vitamin C and Zinc (CZ) supplementation. In addition, the trial will examine the changes in the immunological markers of the Siddha medicine against control. The secondary objectives of the trial are to evaluate the safety of the Siddha medicine and to document clinical profile of asymptomatic COVID-19 as per principles of Siddha system of Medicine.