Health Condition 1: M478- Other spondylosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Individualised homeopathic medicine in centesimal potency: Intervention is planned as administering indicated homoeopathic medicines in centesimal potencies. Each dose will be consistin
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. All medicines will be procured from good manufacturing practice (GMP)-certified firm. Along with medicines, the interventi
dosage and repetition depending upon individual requirement of the cases. Along with identical placebo, the intervention arm will receive physiotherapy and lifestyle modifications. Duration of therapy
Sponsors
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Diagnosed cases of cervical spondylosis (ICD M47.8) 2) Age 18 to 65 years 3) Both sexes 4) Literate patients; able to read English and/or Bengali 5) Patients giving written consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients having severe degenerative changes (e.g. disc prolapse, myelopathy, radiculopathy etc) as suggested by radiological findings 2) Patients undergoing homoeopathic treatment for any chronic disease within last 3 months 3) Diagnosed cases of unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure 4) Pregnancy and lactation 5) Substance abuse and/or dependence 6) Self-reported immune-compromised state
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 0-10 Numeric Rating Scales measuring intensity of pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling, weakness and vertigoTimepoint: At baseline, every month up to month 3 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck Disability Index (NDI) measuring quality of life related to cervical spondylosisTimepoint: At baseline, every month up to month 3 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNetai Chand Bhowmick
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Outcome results
None listed