Naturopathic Medicine for Improving Mood and Reducing Anxiety Study

Naturopathic Medicine for Improving Mood and Reducing Anxiety: A 16-Week, Naturalistic, Observational Study

Status

Terminated

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000756921

Enrollment

Registered

2011-07-20

Start date

2013-07-18

Completion date

2014-11-18

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The 16-week observational study aims to explore the efficacy and safety outcomes of naturalistic Naturopathic treatment of people with depression or anxiety. The observational study aims to collect data from over 200 people clients of Naturopaths in Australia within 18 months. The primary aims of the study are to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Australian Naturopathy and Medical Herbalism on the outcome of depressed mood and anxiety, assess which interventions are being prescribed, and to explore client’s experiences of being treated by a Naturopath.

Interventions

An observational study of the outcome of Naturopathic Medicine over 16 weeks on depression and anxiety (i.e. normal individualised treatment by Naturopaths). Common interventions used by Naturopaths may include: herbal medicines, nutrient supplements, dietary advice or modification, sleep or exercise advice, relaxation/meditation techniques, massage or manual therapy.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Any adults presenting with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety that has been ongoing for over two weeks. The depression or anxiety can be identified by either the client or the practitioner

Exclusion criteria

1) Outside the age range 2) Competent in English reading, writing, and speaking

Outcome results