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Homeopathy 2023; 112(02): 085-096
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751272
Original Research Article

Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in Treatment of Hyperuricemia: Evaluation by Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Priyanka Ghosh 
1   Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Subhasish Ganguly 
1   Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Shyamal Kumar Mukherjee 
2   Department of Community Medicine, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Souvik Dutta 
1   Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Abdur Rahaman Shaikh 
3   Department of Practice of Medicine, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Sk Swaif Ali 
4   Department of Practice of Medicine, Mahesh Bhattacharya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Howrah, Govt. of West Bengal; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal, India
,
Navin Kumar Singh 
5   Department of Repertory, The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Pulakendu Bhattacharya 
1   Department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Munmun Koley 
6   Department of Homoeopathy, East Bishnupur State Homoeopathic Dispensary, Chandi Daulatabad Block Primary Health Centre, West Bengal, under Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of West Bengal, West Bengal, India
,
Subhranil Saha 
7   Department of Repertory, D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; affiliated to The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Abstract

Introduction Hyperuricemia (HU) is a major health issue in India and across the globe. It increases the disease burden and hampers quality of life. This study was aimed at exploring the effects of individualized homeopathic medicines (IHMs) against placebo in the treatment of HU.

Methods This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 60 patients suffering from HU in the outpatient department of D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Each patient received either IHMs or identical-looking placebos, along with advice on dietary modifications irrespective of codes. Serum uric acid (SUA) level was the primary outcome measure; the HU quality of life questionnaire (HUQLQ) and the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile version 2 (MYMOP-2) were the secondary outcomes; all measured at baseline, and every month, up to 3 months. Group differences were examined by two-way (split-half) repeated-measures analysis of variance after adjusting for baseline differences. Significance level was set at p ≤0.05, two-tailed.

Results The intention-to-treat sample (n = 58) was analyzed. Between-group differences in SUA levels (F 1, 56 = 13.833, p <0.001), HUQLQ scores (F 1, 56 = 32.982, p <0.001) and MYMOP-2 profile scores (F 1, 56 = 23.873, p <0.001) were statistically significant, favoring IHMs against placebos, with medium to large effect sizes. Calcarea carbonica and Pulsatilla nigricans were the most frequently prescribed medicines. No serious adverse events were reported from either of the groups.

Conclusion IHMs showed significantly better results than placebos in reducing SUA levels and improving quality of life in patients suffering from HU.

Trial registration CTRI/2019/10/021503; UTN: U1111–1241–1431.

Keywords

homeopathy - hyperuricemia - placebo - randomized controlled trial - serum uric acid

Disclosure Statement

The trial was conducted as part of the postgraduate thesis of the corresponding author.


Authors' Contribution

P.G., S.G., S.K.M., S.D. and A.R.S. contributed to the literature search, study concept, conducting the trial, data collection, data evaluation and drafting the manuscript. S.S.A., N.K.S., P.B., M.K., and S.S. contributed to study design, data interpretation, statistical analysis, and drafting of the manuscript. All the authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript for submission.


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Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 25. November 2021

Angenommen: 22. März 2022

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
19. September 2022

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