Health Condition 1: R61- Generalized hyperhidrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients suffering from severe Primary Hyperhidrosis with HDSS scores of 3 and 4. 2. Both sexes and from all religions. 3. Aged between 15 and 50 years. 4. Patients who are willing to participate in the study and can give written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients suffering from Secondary Hyperhidrosis. 2. Any mentally unstable or diagnosed cases of psychiatric conditions. 3. Pregnant and lactating women. 4. Patients suffering from uncontrolled systemic illness or infection. 5. Substance abuse and/or dependence. 6. Taking Homoeopathic treatment for any chronic diseases within the last 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HDSS SCALE: The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) is a disease-specific, quick, and easily-understood diagnostic tool that provides a qualitative measure of the severity of the patient s condition based on how it affects daily activities. Patients rate the severity as: 1 My sweating is never noticeable and never interferes with my daily activities 2 My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities 3 My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities 4 My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities.Timepoint: At the baseline and 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| HidroQoL Scale: The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL) is a validated instrument for assessing hyperhidrosis-specific quality of life of people affected by the condition.Timepoint: At the baseline and 6 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
National Institute of Homoeopathy