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Homeopathy in pimples

Individualized homeopathic medicines in treatment of acne vulgaris: Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/031519
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-02-24
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: L700- Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention1: Individualised homoeopathic medicine: It is planned as administering indicated homeopathic remedies in centesimal potencies, as decided appropriate to the case or condition. Each dose s
dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. All medicines will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified firm. Patients will be given general adv

Sponsors

D N De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients suffering from acne vulgaris (2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.0) 2. Patients of either sex 3. Patients of age between 12 and 30 years 4. Patients who are literate and capable of filling the questionnaire and providing written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients having severe form of acne vulgaris (GAGS 31 or higher) 2. Patients using oil based cosmetics for long periods of time 3. Diagnosed cases of unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life â?? threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure 4. Pregnancy, puerperium and lactation 5. Substance abuse and/or dependence 6. Self-reported immune-compromised state 7. Undergoing homeopathic treatment for any chronic disease within last 6 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Global Acne Grading System (GAGS)Timepoint: At baseline and after 2 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cardiff Acne Disability IndexTimepoint: At baseline and after 2 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRithika Padhi

D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

shyamalmukhergee@gmail.com9831113383

Outcome results

None listed

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