A clinical study to understand how homoeopathic treatment and addressing factors related to lifestyle that act as obstacles to cure help improve dry skin of the soles in people aged 40 to 70 years assessed using the Overall Dry Skin Score and the Dermatology Life Quality Index

A Clinical Study On The Efficacy Of Homoeopathic Management Addressing Obstacles To Cure Related To Lifestyle In Cases Of Plantar Xerosis Cutis In Age Group 40 To 70 Years Using The Overall Dry Skin Score And Dermatology Life Quality Index - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/101480

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L853- Xerosis cutis

Interventions

Intervention1: Individualized homoeopathic medicine: The intervention in this study is individualized (single medicine) homoeopathic treatment for patients with plantar xerosis cutis. Instead of givin

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals of all socio-economic backgrounds. Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Individuals not under any other medications.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or lactating women. Presence of systemic illnesses. Use of topical or systemic steroids in the last 3 months. Presence of active foot ulcers, secondary infections, or other dermatological conditions in the lower limbs. Individuals under any other medications.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the improvement in clinical severity using the Overall Dry Skin Score (ODSS) and quality of life using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) before and after individualized homeopathic treatment in cases of plantar xerosis cutis.Timepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To address obstacles to cure related to lifestyle in cases of plantar xerosis cutis in individuals aged 40 to 70 years.Timepoint: 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNamrata Jani

Parul Institute of Homoeopathy and Research Hospital

vibhuti.kulkarni@paruluniversity.ac.in9890520965

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026