Health Condition 1: M543- Sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Homeopathic medicines in
centesimal potencies: It is planned as administering indicated homeopathic remedies in centesimal potencies, as decided appropriate to the case or condition. In
dosage and
repetition depending upon the
individual requirement of the
cases. All medicines will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP)-certified firm. Route of administration of medicin
dosage and repetition depending upon
the individual requirement of the cases. All sundry items will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified firm. Route of administration: Oral.
Sponsors
D N De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients of either sex 2. Age 18-65 years 3. Patients experiencing low back pain radiating to lower limb (unilateral or bilateral) since 3 months or more (2018/19 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M54.31); confirmed by straight leg raising test. 4. Patients who are literate and capable of filling the questionnaire and providing informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients suffering from uncontrolled systemic diseases or infections; e.g. diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, thyroid diseases, etc. 2. Patients having history of surgery to the lower back 3. Patients suffering from disc prolapse, psoriatic arthritis and gout, cases willing for or requiring immediate surgical intervention or already underwent any major spinal or hip surgery in last 6 months. 4. Patients who are undergoing treatment with NSAIDS during 6 weeks prior to enrolment in the study 5. Spinal corticosteroid injection within 6 months 6. Diagnosed cases of unstable psychiatric illness 7. Pregnant, lactating and puerperial women 8. Self-reported immune-compromised state 9. Substance abuse and/or dependence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Roland Morris pain and disability questionnaire (RMPDQ)Timepoint: At baseline and after 2 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| McGill pain questionnaire (MPQ)Timepoint: At baseline and after 2 months;Oswestry LBP questionnaireTimepoint: At baseline and after 2 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactIrfan Mondal
D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed