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Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in the treatment of Depression in Parents of Intellectually Disabled Children

Usefulness of Homoeopathic Intervention in the Management of Dysthymia in the Parents of Intellectually Disabled Children - An Exploratory Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/03/050362
Enrollment
42
Registered
2023-03-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: F341- Dysthymic disorder

Interventions

Intervention1: Homoeopathic Medicine: oral route of administration pill form 30 pill size centesimal scale of potency first dose will be given in the beginning of the case. repetition according to the

Sponsors

Bakson Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Age group early and middle adult age group 22 to 44 years of age 2 Parents of children diagnosed as intellectually disabled within five years 3 Mild to Moderate cases on Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale 4 Participants which fit the criteria of Dysthymia mild to moderate cases according to DSM5 as mentioned below Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or disproportionate guilt Loss of interest in activities one used to enjoy A low or depressed mood Changes in appetite Sleeping too much or too little (hypersomnia or insomnia) Irritability

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Depression due to other medical condition Pregnant and Lactating Mother Severe cases based on Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in Hamilton Depression Scale is expected to show an improvement in Dysthymia.Timepoint: Hamilton Depression scale will be used at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks etc. 6 months enrolment 6 months of follow ups 3 months of analysis

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not ApplicableTimepoint: Nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vishal Singh Chauhan

Bakson homoeopathic medical college and hospital

drvishalbakson@gmail.com9899101736

Outcome results

None listed

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