Health Condition 1: E039- Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed cases of hypothyroidism (serum TSH 4.25 μIU/ml or more) (2018/2019 ICD-10 Code E03.9) and not taking levothyroxine sodium 2. Age 18-65 years 3. Patients of either sex 4. Patients who are literate and capable of filling the questionnaire and providing informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Blood TSH above 50 mIU/ml 2. Patients suffering from congenital hypothyroidism 3. Patients with psychiatric diseases 4. Pregnancy, puerperium and lactation 5. Cases suffering from any other uncontrolled systemic illness or life threatening infections or any vital organ failure 6. Cases already undergoing homeopathic treatment for any chronic purpose 7. Substance abuse and/or dependence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood TSH levelTimepoint: At baseline and after 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood FT3 and FT4Timepoint: At baseline and after 3 months;Thyroid symptoms questionnaireTimepoint: At baseline and after 3 months;Zulewski clinical score for hypothyroidismTimepoint: At baseline and after 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital