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The Efficacy of Individualised Homeopathic Treatment on Constipation

NCT02411175 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2016-05-19

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Summary

Constipation is an umbrella term encompassing either infrequent bowel movements, difficult evacuation of stool, hard stool or a sensation of incomplete defecation. It affects 10-15% of the global population. Constipation may negatively impact physical health, moods and social life. There exists a 50% dissatisfaction with traditional approach of laxative use. Conventional laxatives only offer a temporary solution and may cause dependency. Side-effects of conventional laxatives include nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and skin eruptions. Homeopathy is a potential treatment option for constipation, however further research is needed in this regard.

The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of individualised homeopathic treatment on constipation using case studies, an adapted Bowel Function Diary and the Bristol Stool Form Scale.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Individualised Homeopathic Remedy

20% ethanol will be medicated with the Individualised Homeopathic Remedy in the potency determined by the researcher in accordance with the laws that govern individualised homeopathic prescribing. The medicated 20% ethanol will be administered as drops.

DRUG

20% ethanol

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Johannesburg

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Elizabeth Solomon, D.TechHom · University of Johannesburg

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-10-31
Primary Completion
2015-08-31
Completion
2015-08-31

Countries

  • South Africa

Study Locations

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Diseases

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