Health Condition 1: G403- Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Homeopathic individualised medicines in centesimal potencies: Intervention is planned as administering indicated homeopathic medicines in centesimal potencies. Each dose consists of 4-6
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. All medicines will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)- certified firm. Along with the medicines, the int
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. Duration of therapy: 6 months.
Sponsors
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Cases suffering from epilepsy for at least 3 months b) Both male and female patients c) Age between 4 and 18 years d) Patients with seizure frequency of at least once in three months e) Capability and willingness to give informed consent by the parents and to comply with the study procedures f) Literate parents who can read English and/or Bengali
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Patients with febrile convulsions b) Patients with intractable epilepsy c) Patients with co-morbidity, like - ADHD, mental retardation d) A clinically significant acute or chronic disease that would hinder regular participation in the study e) Patients who are not on anti-epileptic drugs f) Complementary or alternative treatment used simultaneously to the study (for example acupuncture, psychotherapy etc.) g) Homeopathic treatment for at least eight weeks for any chronic diseases h) Cases suffering from uncontrolled systemic illness or life-threatening infections i) Self-reported immune-compromised state j) Patients with substance abuse and/or dependence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hague Seizure Severity Scale (HASS) measures severity of childhood epilepsyTimepoint: At baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) measures health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in healthy children and adolescents and those with acute and chronic health conditionsTimepoint: At baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months;Quality of life in Childhood Epilepsy (QOLCE-16) measure of health-related quality of life (HRQoL)Timepoint: At baseline, after 3 months, and after 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGautam Ash
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Outcome results
None listed