Health Condition 1: F102- Alcohol dependence
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: STERCULIA ACUMINATA: Each patient satisfying the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated into two groups. Each patient will be assigned to either Group A (Sterculia Acuminata) or
Sponsors
Dr. Chayanika Sarma
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who fulfil the diagnostic criteria for Alcohol dependence have craving criteria according to ICD 10 diagnostic criteria. Patients with a total score of 2 or greater on the CAGE Questionnaire will be included. Patients willing to give consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cases with life-threatening conditions. Cases with co-morbid psychiatric conditions. Patients with alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Patient with suicidal ideation. The patients are already under medication for Alcohol dependence. Pregnant and lactating females.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The outcome measurements will be done by assessing the reduction for alcohol craving by assessing the changes in PACS scale every month.Timepoint: Every month from baseline till conclusion of the study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The outcome measurements will be done by assessing the reduction in severity of alcohol dependence by assessing changes in SADQ scale at every month.Timepoint: Every month from baseline till conclusion of the study. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr S Karunakara Moorthi
National Homoeopathic Research Institute in Mental Health,(NHRIMH)
Outcome results
None listed