Department of Integrative Health and Translation Research (IHTR)
The Department of Integrative Health and Translation Research (IHTR) at SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, coordinates interdisciplinary research and innovation. It brings classical Ayurvedic knowledge and contemporary healthcare sciences together through scientific inquiry, validation and the translation of research into evidence-based healthcare practice.
Research Infrastructure and Functional Units
To facilitate diverse research activities, the department coordinates and supports various specialised research facilities and functional units, including:
- Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell. Promotes research aptitude, innovation, entrepreneurship and the development of novel healthcare solutions.
- Quality Testing Laboratory. Facilitates quality assessment, standardisation and analytical evaluation of Ayurvedic raw materials and formulations.
- Animal House and Animal Experimentation Laboratory. Supports preclinical research in accordance with applicable ethical and regulatory guidelines.
- Clinical Research Cell. Facilitates the planning, coordination and implementation of clinical research studies to generate scientific evidence for Ayurvedic interventions.
- Central Research Laboratory. Provides laboratory facilities and technical support for experimental, analytical and interdisciplinary research.
- Plagiarism Cell. Promotes academic integrity, research ethics and responsible scientific publication practices.
Research Innovation and Academic Activities
IHTR actively encourages research publications, funded research projects, collaborative research programmes, scientific presentations, workshops, seminars and capacity-building initiatives. Special emphasis is placed on mentoring postgraduate and undergraduate students in research methodology, scientific writing, research ethics, project development and evidence-based practice.
The department also facilitates participation in research-oriented programmes supported by national agencies, including the Ministry of Ayush, CCRAS and other research funding organisations. Through these initiatives, students and faculty members are encouraged to develop innovative research proposals and translate their findings into meaningful academic and healthcare outcomes.
Vision for the Future
IHTR aspires to emerge as a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic and integrative health research by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening research infrastructure, promoting innovation and generating credible scientific evidence. The department is committed to preserving the rich knowledge of Ayurveda while exploring its potential through contemporary research approaches.
Through its dedicated research facilities, collaborative initiatives and academic mentorship, IHTR strives to contribute to the global recognition of Ayurveda and the development of safe, effective, evidence-informed and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Research Projects
Ongoing Faculty Projects
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Year |
Project title |
Research team |
Department |
Funding agency or programme |
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2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Ayurvedic Expert led assessment of Balanced Hair Rasayana (Ayurvedic Hair Oil) through an Open Labelled, Comparative, Interventional, Prospective, Clinical Study |
Dr. Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2025-26 |
Efficacy of ayurveda coded formulation ayush D in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- A prospective multi-center randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial |
Dr. Prakash L hegde |
Dravyaguna |
CCRAS (SMART -02) |
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2025-26 |
A Clinical study to evaluate efficacy and safety of CaFi Liquid (Cassia Fistula Extract) in the Management of Functional Constipation and Irregular Bowel Habit in Children (Pediatric population) -An Open Labeled, Multi centric, Interventional, Prospective, Clinical Study. |
Dr. Shailaja U, Dr. Vijayalaxmi M |
Kaumarabhritya |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2025-26 |
An Open-Label, Single-Arm, Multicentric, Prospective Clinical Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Gynoveda Ayurvedic Formulations (Poshini along with Upaja and Rutuja) in Female Infertility |
Dr. Gayathri Bhat, Dr. Shilparani |
PTSR |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2024 |
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of Isotine CD Eye drop and capsule Iso DR in subjects suffering from Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)- A Randomized, Open labeled multicenter, Comparative, interventional, prospective clinical study |
Dr Ashwini M J |
Shalakya Tantra |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2024 |
An Open Label, Randomized, Multicentric, Prospective, Comparative, Clinical study to evaluate efficacy and Safety of Isotine plus I Eye drop and capsule Iso fala in participants with Myopia and Presbyopia |
D Amarnath H K |
Shalakya Tantra |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2024 |
An Open Labelled, Prospective, Multi-center, Clinical study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Leakless capsules in healthy Female participants with urinary incontinence |
Dr. Madhu M |
PTSR |
Target Institute of Medical Education and Research Pvt. Ltd. (TIMER) |
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2023 |
Clinical study on tolerability, treatment adherence and safety of Drakshavaleha in the management of Iron deficiency of Anaemia: An op label single arm study |
Dr Lakshmi Prasad L Jadhav |
Kayachikitsa |
CCRAS (SMART-01) |
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2021 |
Community based prevention and holistic management of Alcohol use disorders in Channarayanapatna Town of Hassan District, Karnatka state |
Prof Dr. Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Ministry of AYUSH |
Completed Faculty and Institutional Projects
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Project title |
Research team |
Department |
Funding agency or programme |
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Clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of Peetasaireyaka tablet n Tundikeri (Chronic tonsillitis) in two different dosage and frequency |
Dr Shailaja U |
Kaumarbhritya |
Institutional research |
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Survey on Depression, anxiety and stress during Covid -19 in General population of Hassan district and its management with Brahmi (Bacopamonnieri (l.) pennell) |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Manasa roga |
Institutional research |
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A Study of Ashwagandha in the Prophylaxis Against COVID-19 and its Benefits on General Health in High Risk Health Care Workers: A Randomized Controlled Comparison with HydroxychloroquineSulphate (HCQS) (Study Code: AYUSH-CRD-HCW-01) |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Kaya chikitsa |
Ministry of AYUSH |
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An open labeled randomized controlled clinical study to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic activity of Novel AyurvedicChoorna in the management of Prameha Vis-à-vis Type II Diabetes Mellitus |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Institutional research |
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An indigenous herbomineral formulation (Kumara Bharana Rasa) in the prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2 infection – An open labeled single arm pilot study in Health Care providers |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Institutional research |
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Effect of Ayurveda treatment modalities in motor disabilities of children with cerebral palsy |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Kaumarbhritya |
Institutional research |
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Knowledge and menstrual hygiene practice among adolescent school girls in Hassan district: A cross sectional study |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Prasooti tantra and stree roga |
Institutional research |
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Comparative clinical evaluation of Ghanavati and Churna prepared from Aron’s rod (Stachytrpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl.) |
Dr Prakash L Hegde |
Dravyaguna |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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Development and validation of polyherbal ear drops and its in-vitro study on organisms causing otitis externa |
Dr ArchanaPagad |
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of AYUSH 64 as Adjunct Treatment to Standard Care for the management of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Patients- A Randomized, Open Label, Exploratory clinical study” |
Dr Nataraj H R |
Agada Tantra |
CCRAS |
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Standardization of Dhattura Lavana |
Dr Savitha H P |
Manasa Roga |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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A multicentric open labeled single arm clinical study to evaluate the effect on NTGX -10 in the treatment of patients with diabetic retinopathy |
Dr Ashwini M J |
Shalakya Tantra |
RasayaniBiologicals |
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An experimental study to evaluate exothermic and endothermic reactions of Ushna and Sheetadravyas of Ayurveda drugs and compounds |
Dr.Chetan M |
Samhita & Siddhanta |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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A Comparative Study of Shira Pramana in Normal and Mentally Challenged Individuals with special reference to Intelligence Quotient |
Dr Uma B Gopal |
Sharira Rachana |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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A study on Mosquito repellant activity of Sarshapa&Chandana extracts |
Dr Gazala Hussain |
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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Scar Marker Development For Β -Lactamases Resistant Klebsiella Pneumonia Isolated From Urinary Tract Infection(UTI) and Efficacy Of Varunaand Gokshura Against Resistant Isolate |
Dr Ajantha |
Roga Nidana |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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Molecular identification and characterization of endophytic bacteria isolated from Plectrantus ambonicus (Parna yavani) and application of secondary metabolites extracted from it. |
Dr Gopikrishna S |
Roga Nidana |
RGUHS Bengaluru |
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Derma care soap in Active Superficial Fungal Skin Infection |
Dr T B Tripathy |
Swasthavritta & Yoga |
Himalaya Herbal Healthcare (HHH), Bangalore |
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Observational Study on Plain Ghrita as Shodhananga Snehana with special reference to Eka-Kushta (Psoriasis Vulgaris) |
Dr Muralidhar P Pujar |
Panchakarma |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Physico-Chemical Study of Pancha tiktaka Ghrita Prepared with and without Ghrita Murchana |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Effectiveness of Ayurveda & Allopathy Medicine on Anemia Among High School Students of Hassan District |
Dr Prasanna N Rao |
Shalya Tantra |
Dept. of AYUSH Govt. of Karnataka |
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An Open Labelled Comparative Clinical Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Salavana Upanaha Sweda With And Without Parisheka On Spasticity In Children With Cerebral Palsy. |
Dr Arun Raj G R |
Kaumarabhritya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Efficacy Of Swarnamritha prashana On Promotion Of Immunity In Children – A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial |
Dr.Shailaja U |
Kaumarabhritya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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An Open Label, Single Arm Clinical Trial on Effectiveness and Safety of Caspa – A Herbal Carminative, Anti-Spasmodic Drops in Infantile Abdominal Colic in Children between 2 To 24 Months of Age |
Dr Shailaja U |
Kaumarabhritya |
Vasu Healthcare, Vadodara |
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A Clinical Study on Efficacy of Kumarabharana Rasa in the Management of Tundikeri in Children |
Dr Shailaja U |
Kaumarabhritya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Clinical Study on Effect of Asthanga Lavana in Madatyaya |
Dr Narayana Prakash B |
Manasa Roga |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Single Blind Randomized Active Controlled Clinical Study On Bharangi Mula Arka and Salbutamol Nebulization in Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma |
Dr Manjunatha Adiga |
Kayachikitsa |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Clinical Study of Hypolipidaemic effect of Bhavita Amalaki |
Dr Kavita MB |
Swasthavritta |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Purim Extract Route tablet in Chronic dermatitis |
Dr T B Tripathy |
Swasthavritta |
Himalaya Drug Co Bangalore |
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A Survey on Traditional Practices of Snake Bite Management in Hassan District of Karnataka |
Dr Chaitra H |
Agada Tantra & Vidhi Vaidyaka |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Molecular Detection of Multidrug Resistance Bacterial (Mdrb) isolates from Humans and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Preparations on MDRB |
Dr. Nandesh Mohan |
Roga Nidana & Vikriti Vigyana |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Antimicrobial action of Dhupana (Fumigation with Herbs) with respect to air borne microbes in indoor environment of central hospital |
Dr. Nisha Kumari |
Roga Nidana & Vikriti Vigyana |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Analytical and Experimental Study Of Sumukti-An Indigenous Formulation And Its Controlled Clinical Evaluation On Alcohol Dependency |
Dr.Govinda Sharma |
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Preparation and Physico-chemical Analysis of Ksharasthaka: A comparative Study with Tankana |
Dr Basavaraj Y Ganti |
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Development of Atlas of Microscopy and Chromatography of Some Polyherbal Formulations Used in Ayurveda |
Dr Anuradha K N |
Dravyaguna |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Comparative Clinical Trial on Insulin Plant (Costusigneus) and Haridhra (Curcuma longa) in Madhumehahara (Diabetes mellitus) |
Dr Prakash L Hegde |
Dravyaguna |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Development of an Objective Parameter For Agni Parikshanawith reference to Jaranakala of a Unit Quantity of Lajamanda |
Dr Neha D Gadgil |
Sharira Kriya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Survey on Prakruti and Praanavaha srotovikaaras |
Dr.Pratibha.Kulkarni |
Sharira Kriya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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A Study on Deha Prakriti with special reference to Anthropometry |
Dr Shivaprasad Chiplunkar |
Sharira Kriya |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Study of JanuSandhi (Knee Joint) of Heavy Vehicle Drivers |
Dr.B.G Kulkarni |
Sharira Rachana |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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An Open Label, Single Arm Clinical Trial on Effectiveness and Safety of Zeal Herbal Granules in the Management of Allergic Bronchitis |
Dr Mallika KJ |
Samhita & Siddhanta |
Vasu Healthcare, Vadodara |
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Critical edition of Lolimbaraja’sVaidya-jeevana incorporating the important commentaries |
Dr Shrinath M Vaidya |
Samhita & Siddhanta |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
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Preparation of antibacterial discs from Ayurvedic drugs |
Dr. Mallika K J |
Samhita & Siddhanta |
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru |
Ongoing Student Projects
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Project title |
Research team |
Department |
Funding agency or programme |
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Comparative Evaluation of two Folklore-Based Formulationsof Lantana Camara L. on wound healing activity in Wistar Albino Rats |
Dr. Shashank M |
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana |
CCRAS PG STAR |
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A Comparative Study to Assess Suddha Stanya and Stanya Dushti in Relation to Physico Chemical Parameters |
Dr. Revaathy |
Roga Nidana & Vikriti Vigyana |
CCRAS PG STAR |
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Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the add on Effect of Polyherbal Dip Tea in the Management of Hypothyroidism |
Dr. Harshitha B.Y |
Swasthavritta |
CCRAS PG STAR |
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Comparative Invivo Study to Assess Vipaka of Gokshura Phala (Tribulus Terrestris L.) and Pippali Phala (Piper Longum L.) in Wistar Albino Rats |
Dr. Vasudha S |
Dravyaguna |
CCRAS PG STAR |
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Comparative evaluation of medhya action of Brahmi Ghrita and sapta avartita brahmi ghrita with special reference to enhancement of cholinergic Neurotransmission |
Chithra K S |
Panchakarma |
CCRAS UG SPARK |
