Clinical Research at RARIM&MMR Goa
The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Mineral and Marine Medicinal Resources (RARIM&MMR), Goa, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, was established in 2022 with its Ayurveda OPD commencing operations on December 15, 2022, and official inauguration on July 14, 2023. As a specialized peripheral unit, its mandate emphasizes scientific research in clinical and non-clinical trials focused on mineral and marine medicinal resources, alongside providing quality Ayurvedic healthcare. This includes validating the efficacy, safety, and standardization of herbo-mineral and marine-derived Ayurvedic formulations through rigorous clinical studies. The institute integrates clinical care with research, treating patients while collecting data for trials on conditions like neuropsychiatric disorders, geriatric health, and general ailments using mineral/marine-based therapies.
Clinical research at RARIM&MMR Goa is part of CCRAS’s broader Intramural Research (IMR) and collaborative projects, with 17 IMR projects and 14 collaborative initiatives approved for 2024-25 across the network. While specific standalone trials from RARIM&MMR are still emerging due to its recent establishment, the institute contributes to CCRAS-wide efforts in pharmacological validation, toxicity/efficacy studies, and clinical evaluations of classical formulations. Key aspects include:
Core Objectives of Clinical Research
Focus Areas
– Evaluation of mineral and marine resources in Ayurvedic formulations for efficacy in treating common health issues, preventive care, and specialized conditions (e.g., neuropsychiatric disorders, geriatric care).
– Clinical trials on herbo-mineral compounds for safety, toxicity, and therapeutic outcomes.
– Integration of Prakruti (constitutional assessment) and Swasthya (health) evaluations in patient studies.
– Outreach and observational studies on yoga, lifestyle, and dietary interventions using marine/mineral elements.
Details of completed research projects:
Evaluation of AYUSH-SR Tablet in Occupational stress among IT professionals – A Randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical study”
Effectiveness of the role of Astangalavana and Srikhandasa as add on treatment on MADATYAYA (Alchohol Dependance)-An open level clinical Trial
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Details of ongoing Research projects:
A clinical consensus study to develop Standard operative procedure and practice guidelines of Bidalaka
A clinical consensus study to develop Standard validated protocols for practice of Kriyakalpa in specific disease conditions
A Clinical Consensus study for developing Standard Operative Procedure and Practice Guidelines for Netra Pindi Kriyakalpa
Documentation of therapeutic effect of a novel Ayurvedic herbal formulation “Netra doshaghni tablet in the management of non proliferative diabetic retinopathy’
Survey and documentation on netra kriya kalpa practices among registered Ayurveda practitioners across India
Projects sanctioned and yet to be initiated
1. Effectiveness, acceptability and safety of ‘AYUSH PE Drops’ in Allergic Conjunctivitis.
2. A Cross-sectional Survey to study the distribution pattern of different prakriti types across India- A multi centric Study” .
3. “Association Between Viruddha Ahara Practice And Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata) – A Case Control Study” and “Association Between Viruddha Ahara Practice And Psoriasis- A Case Control Study” under SCSP for F.Y 2026-27
Project submitted for Scrutiny
“Association of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Score with Ayurvedic Prakriti: An Analytical Study”