Health Condition 1: K80- Cholelithiasis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ? Patient with or without symptoms of upper abdominal pain and tenderness, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, or other dyspeptic features but having evidence of gallstones (single or multiple) or gall bladder sludge with average diameter less than or equal to 15 mm or showing contracted GB or partially contracted GB in Upper abdominal USG.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Complicated Cholelithiasis i.e. for example cases which need immediate surgical intervention and complications like obstructive jaundice perforation fistula empyema gangrene carcinoma liver failure cholangitis gallstone ileus or pancreatitis or any related serious complications. Acute cholecystitis with ASA classification greater than III Cirrhosis of Liver Malignancy Pregnant and lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the response of homoeopathic medicines by comparing the assessing status of Cholelithiasis (absent or present/ if still present _ increased, decreased or status quo) and gall bladder thickness via Upper abdominal USG at baseline, 6 months and 12 months and also assessing the symptoms of the patient via GSS (Gall stone symptom score)16at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months.Timepoint: Baseline 6month 12month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the quality of life using The Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) 17which includes both specific questions on gastrointestinal symptoms, for both the upper and lower digestive tracts, as well as generic questions on physical, emotional, and social capabilities and also comparing the parameters of LFT and Lipid profile (at baseline, 6 months, 12 months).Timepoint: Baseline 6month 12month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy