Vinerkar, Deepali https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5358-0938
Vardhan, Vishnu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3780-2854
Funding for this research was provided by:
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Article History
Received: 2 May 2025
Accepted: 21 October 2025
First Online: 25 November 2025
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER-DU), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra (Reference No: DMIHER(DU)/IEC/2025/626, dated January 30, 2025).The results of this trial will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at national and international conferences, and submission of final trial outcomes to the Clinical Trials Registry–India (CTRI) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
: Written informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to enrollment, after a detailed explanation of the study objectives, procedures, potential risks, and expected benefits. Participants will be informed of their right to withdraw at any time without any impact on their standard medical care. Stringent measures will be implemented to maintain confidentiality and protect personal information in compliance with institutional and national ethical standards.
: The authors declare no competing financial or non-financial interests related to this clinical trial. This study is investigator-initiated, conducted solely for academic and research purposes without any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities or pharmaceutical companies. There are no personal, professional, or institutional conflicts of interest that could influence the study outcomes.