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ArticleJMIR research protocols2024

Study to Evaluate the Comparative Efficacy of Medhya Rasayana (Pharmacological) Versus Nonpharmacological Interventions in Management of Gadget Addiction in Children: Protocol for Parallel, Triple-Arm, Randomized Clinical Trial.

Prasad Yewale, Renu Rathi, Swapnali Mate

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Prasad Yewale *Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India.ORCID 0000-0003-2277-9185
Renu Rathi *Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital and Research Centre, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1747-8719
Swapnali Mate *Dr Rajesh Kambe Ayurved College and Hospital, Turkhed Murtijapur Maharshtra, India.ORCID 0000-0001-6405-4479

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Abstract

backgroundGadget addiction is a common behavioral problem among children. It is known to hamper social and academic life as well as adversely affect the lives of children. Ayurveda offers many therapeutic modalities and Ayurvedic medicines that can be used in the management of gadget addiction in children. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapies and the pharmaceutical intervention Medhya Rasayana in treating childhood gadget addiction.

objectiveThis study aims to provide a detailed description of the study methodology that will be used to compare the efficacy of nonpharmacological versus pharmaceutical interventions in the treatment of children's gadget addiction.

methodsA randomized, parallel, triple-arm interventional study will be conducted on diagnosed participants of gadget addiction with an age group of 6- to 16-year-old children, which will be selected and equally distributed in 2 groups. Group P will be given Medhya Rasayana (pharmacological intervention), group N will be nonpharmacological Ayurveda intervention, and group C (cognitive behavioral therapy) will be an external group. The Study duration is 180 days with assessment at baseline, midpoint, and endpoint Appropriate statistical techniques, such as ANOVA and regression analysis, will be used to examine the data and evaluate the efficacy of the 3 groups' interventions. We will perform subgroup analysis according to initial addiction severity, gender, and age. Primary outcome measures include a reduction in gadget addiction and changes in the psychosocial well-being of participants. Standardized questionnaires and instruments will be used to collect data.

resultsIn December 2023, the randomized controlled study got underway. Since participants may begin at any time, our goal is for everyone to be finished by December 2024.

conclusionsThis research will provide crucial new information about the relative effectiveness of Ayurveda nonpharmacological therapies and Medhya Rasayana in treating children's gadget addiction. The results will guide evidence-based treatments aimed at reducing the negative impact of excessive gadget use on this susceptible population's psychosocial development. In the end, the findings are meant to help policy makers and medical professionals create sensible plans to deal with the rising issue of childhood gadget addiction. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/51833.

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Medicine, AyurvedicAdolescentBehavior, AddictiveChildCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansMaleRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeaddictionAyurvedachildrencomplementary and alternative medicinegadget addictionKaumarbhrityaMedhya Rasayanayoga

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