Homeopathic Drug Provings

February 12, 2014 updated by: Integrative Medicine Institute

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Homeopathic Drug Proving Using a Crossover Design

In a homeopathic drug proving a homeopathically prepared substance is administered to healthy volunteers in order to produce the symptoms specific to that substance and thereby reveal its inherent curative powers. During a homeopathic drug proving the goal is to provoke temporary symptoms (or "artificial illness") associated with the homeopathic medication. These symptoms are then arranged to form a symptom pattern or 'remedy picture' which is specific to that particular homeopathic substance and provides the basis for a better understanding of the possible effects of that homeopathic remedy in patients.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The duration of these homeopathic drug provings are six week per subject (42 days). The central investigational tool of the homeopathic drug proving is the journal kept by each subject from DAY 1-35. The subject describes the symptoms they experience in their own words in the journal daily. During the 7 day run-in phase, the subject notes in their journal their current state of health, the daily rhythm of their life, and any other signs or symptoms that occur on a daily basis. This will also enhance familiarity with self-observation and the recording of signs and symptoms. After completion of this run-in phase an evaluation including journal check will occur on DAY 7. During the following 4 weeks (observation periods DAY 8-14, 22-28; wash-out period DAY 15-21 and 29 - 35) the subject documents all signs or symptoms that occur in his/her journal on a daily basis. During this period, subject interviews will take place on DAY 15, DAY 21. DAY 29 and DAY 36. During the 7 day follow up (post observation period, DAY 36-42) the subject will be contacted to check if any additional symptoms and/or adverse events occurred.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Arizona
      • Tempe, Arizona, United States, 85282
        • Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years and < 75 years
  • General state of good health
  • Continuation of the usual habits and patterns of daily living
  • Written informed consent obtained and willingness to comply with the requirements of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any major life changes e.g. moving, getting married or divorced etc.
  • Current or expected medical treatment or surgery during this homeopathic drug proving
  • Surgery within the past four weeks prior to enrollment into the homeopathic drug proving
  • Use of homeopathic medicines > 30 C or contraceptive pills in the month prior to enrollment into the homeopathic drug proving
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Pregnancy or nursing (or anticipating pregnancy during this homeopathic drug proving)
  • Incompetence, or inability of understanding the nature, meaning and consequences of the homeopathic drug proving or inadequate completion of the journal form DAY 1-7.
  • Participation in another clinical trial at the same time or within the last 4 weeks.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Symptoms associated with the administration of homeopathic remedy to health subjects.
Time Frame: 6 weeks per subject
6 weeks per subject

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Integrative Medicine Institute

Collaborators

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Heel GmbH

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Steven Messer, ND, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 15, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 16, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

December 17, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 13, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2014

Last Verified

February 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HDPSCNM2008

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