Health Condition 1: K580- Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Homeopathic medicine Gambogia in centesimal potencies: Intervention is planned as administering homeopathic medicine Gambogia in centesimal potencies. In centesimal scale, each dose sha
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. The medicines have been procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified firm. The patients will be advised to
Sponsors
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Patients suffering from IBS, as per Rome IV diagnostic criteria b) Both sexes c) Age 18-65 years d) Literate patients with ability to read Bengali and/or English e) Patients willing to participate in the study and giving written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Patients who are too unwell to take part b) Inability to read patient information sheets and/or denied consent to take part c) Diagnosed cases of unstable psychiatric complaints or other systemic diseases affecting quality of life d) Any major gastro-intestinal surgery in last 6 months e) Currently receiving standard therapy for IBS and/or homeopathic treatment for any chronic condition(s) f) Pregnant and lactating women g) Self-reported immune compromised conditions h) Substance abuse and/or dependence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| IBS Quality of Life questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline, every month, up to 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EQ-5D-5L questionnaire score and VAS measureTimepoint: Baseline, every month, up to 3 months;IBS symptom severity scoreTimepoint: Baseline, every month, up to 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactUsha Ghelani Uchat
National Institute of Homoeopathy
Outcome results
None listed