A protocol for a trial of homeopathic treatment for irritable bowel syndrome

Emily J Peckham, Clare Relton, Jackie Raw, Clare Walters, Kate Thomas, Christine Smith

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Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition with no known cure. Many sufferers seek complementary and alternative medicine including homeopathic treatment. However there is much controversy as to the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment. This three-armed study seeks to explore the effectiveness of individualised homeopathic treatment plus usual care compared to both an attention control plus usual care and usual care alone, for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)212
Number of pages1
JournalBMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Volume12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Nov 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Homeopathy
  • Humans
  • Intention to Treat Analysis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Materia Medica
  • Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
  • Research Design
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Standard of Care

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