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Homeopathic treatment of pain in elbow

Effectiveness of Ruta graveolens 200cH in comparison with individualised homeopathic treatment of tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): An open randomized pragmatic equivalence trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/10/016175
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-10-26
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: M771- Lateral epicondylitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Ruta graveolens 200CH in centesimal potency: Intervention is planned as administering Ruta graveolens 200CH in individualized dosage. Each dose shall consist of 4-6 cane sugar globules
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. The medicine will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified firm. Along with medicine, patient will

Sponsors

National Institute of Homoeopathy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed cases of tennis elbow, symptoms persistence for 12 weeks or more 2. Age 18 â?? 65 years 3. Both sexes 4. Patients who have not taken any treatment since last 4 weeks 5. Patients who are literate and capable of filling the questionnaire and proving informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Cases suffering from uncontrolled systemic illness or life-threatening infections or any vital organ failure 2. Patients with previous trauma to elbow 3. Patients underwent surgery of elbow 4. Patients who are undergoing treatment with NSAIDS within 4 weeks prior to enrolment in the study 5. Peripheral nerve entrapment, cervical radiculopathy 6. Corticosteroid injection within 6 months 7. Pregnant women and lactating mothers 8. Substance abuse and/or dependence 9. Self-reported immune compromised state

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire (PRTEEQ)Timepoint: At baseline and after 2 and 4 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NoneTimepoint: NA

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactChintamani Nayak

National Institute of Homoeopathy

drcnayak@gmail.com9433161854

Outcome results

None listed

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