Husain, S.Ahmad Rather, S.Ahmad Bhat, S.2024-09-242024-09-242023-04Husain S., Ahmad Rather S., Ahmad Bhat S.. Randomized, Standard Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Habb-e Habbe-e-Wajaal Mafasil in Managing Cervical Spondylosis. International Journal of Medical Research & Review . 2023 Mar; 11(2): 35-402320-86862321-127Xhttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/231068Background and Objectives: Cervical Spondylosis is a degenerative disease of intervertebral discsand adjacent vertebral bodies of the cervical region due to wear and tear changes. Neck pain,radiculopathy, and stiffness comprise the prime features of cervical spondylosis demandingimmediate attention and respite. Despite the advancement in pharmacological, nonpharmacological and surgical interventions, the management remains unsatisfactory due to high cost, adverse effectsand unusual eventualities. Hence a clinical trial was done to evaluate the efficacy of herbal formulation, Habb-e-Waja‘al-Maf?s?il (HWM), in managing cervical spondylosis (Waja‘al-‘Unuq).Methods: The study is an open-labelled, randomized and standard controlled trial. Sixty diagnosedpatients of age group 20 to 70 years were randomly allocated, using a computer-generated chart, inthe test group (n=30) receiving HWM (6gm), and the control group (n=30) receiving ibuprofen1200mg/day, orally in divided doses. The severity score of clinical symptoms and signs; pain,stiffness, swelling, restriction of movement and radiological findings were analyzed at baseline and30 days. Results: Both HWM and ibuprofen significantly reduced the severity score of pain,stiffness, swelling, and restriction of movement (p=<0.001) associated with cervical spondylosis after completion of the treatment protocol. However, no change was observed in radiological findingsin either group (p=1). In comparison to the control group, no significant result was noticed in thetest group statistically (p=>0.05), except for “restriction of movement” (p=<0.05). Conclusion:The herbal formulation, HWM, is equally effective as conventional treatment in managing cervicalspondylosis. Therefore, HWM can be prescribed as a safe and cost-effective alternative treatment for cervical spondylosis.HerbalRadiculopathySpondylosisUnanJournal ArticleIndiaSafia Husain, PG Scholar, Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseembagh, University of Kashmir,Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaShameem Ahmad Rather, Reader, Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseembagh, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaShabir Ahmad Bhat, Assistant professor, Department of Moalajat, Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Naseembagh, Universityof Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India