Homoeopathy in Alcohol Dependence

Comparative trial in the management of alcohol dependence : standard Allopathy treatment vs. Homoeopathy - A randomized trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2011/12/002213

Enrollment

Registered

2011-12-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Alcohol Dependence

Interventions

Intervention1: Homoeopathic medicines on basis of Individualization: On principles of Homoeopathy Homoeopathic medicines will be selected for patients. Dose: Indicated medicine in starting from 30C up

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria (Diagnosis on the basis of ICD ? 10) 1. Patients of both sexes between 15 to 60 years of age from various occupations, socio-economic conditions. 2. Diagnosis as per ICD-10 criteria for alcohol dependence. 3. Patients willing to quit alcohol. 4. Patients willing for homoeopathic / allopathic treatment. 5. Laboratory Investigations, Liver Function test & Ultrasound of upper abdomen. 6. Written Informed Consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria 1. Patients with any chronic systemic illness or with life threatening disease. 2. Cirrhosis of Liver. 3. Diagnosed Psychological disorder associated with alcohol dependence. 4. Cases with other substance abuse / addiction. 5. Patients not willing to sign the Consent Form. 6. Pregnant & lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Scoring, assessment will be done by using SADQ every month up to twelve months of follow up. WHOQOL-BREEF instrument will be used at baseline and at end of study to assess and compare the Quality of Life of patients in both groups For assessment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, CIWA-Ar scale will be used at entry, on 7th day and on 15th day. Timepoint: Scoring, assessment will be done by using SADQ every month up to twelve months of follow up. WHOQOL-BREEF instrument will be used at baseline and at end of study to assess and compare the Quality of Life of patients in both groups For assessment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, CIWA-Ar scale will be used at entry, on 7th day and on 15th day.	—

Measure

Time frame

Scoring, assessment will be done by using SADQ every month up to twelve months of follow up. WHOQOL-BREEF instrument will be used at baseline and at end of study to assess and compare the Quality of Life of patients in both groups For assessment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, CIWA-Ar scale will be used at entry, on 7th day and on 15th day. Timepoint: Scoring, assessment will be done by using SADQ every month up to twelve months of follow up. WHOQOL-BREEF instrument will be used at baseline and at end of study to assess and compare the Quality of Life of patients in both groups For assessment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, CIWA-Ar scale will be used at entry, on 7th day and on 15th day.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in alcohol withdrawal.Timepoint: 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr VASiddiqui

vasiddiqui55@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026