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To understand the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicine Daphne indica for tobacco abuse.

To understand the efficacy of Daphne indica for tobacco abuse, using Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/095776
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-10-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: F17- Nicotine dependence

Interventions

Intervention1: Daphne indica 30: Daphne indica 30, 4 globules would be administered orally. Repetition based on susceptibility and symptom severity. Follow up as the case demands. Control Intervention

Sponsors

Dr Priyanka Hasani
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients within the age group of 15-50 years, both male and female. 2.Current tobacco users: Individuals who currently use tobacco products in any form (e.g., chewing tobacco, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, snuff) regularly. 3.Duration of tobacco use: Participants who have used tobacco for a minimum duration (e.g., at least 6 months or 1 year) to ensure a certain level of addiction or regular usage. 4.Motivation to quit: Individuals actively seeking help to quit or reduce tobacco use. 5.Willingness to participate: Participants must be willing to give informed consent and comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients younger than 15 years or older than 50 years. 2.Non smokers: Participants who have never smoked or used any tobacco products. 3.Patients with serious health conditions that could confound the results or make participation unsafe (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, or other terminal illnesses). 4.Pregnant or breastfeeding women: Tobacco use in pregnancy is a critical risk factor, so pregnant women may be excluded to focus on other aspects of tobacco abuse. 5. History of substance abuse: Participants with a history of drug or alcohol dependence (other than tobacco) may be excluded to isolate the effects of tobacco use. 6.Individuals not willing to participate: Those who are unwilling or unable to follow the study protocol, including adherence to follow-up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean change in FTND score from baseline.Timepoint: Baseline, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the improvement in withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, dizziness, irritability etc.Timepoint: Baseline, 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hetal Trivedi

Anand Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute

drhetaltrivedi@gmail.com8200546255

Outcome results

None listed

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