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Homoeopathic treatment for women aged 18 35 with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) using Murphy s repertory: a study to assess improvement in menstrual regularity and ultrasound findings

The utility of the Mind chapter from Murphys Homoeopathic Medical Repertory in arriving at the simillimum for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome: An experimental study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103245
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E282- Polycystic ovarian syndrome Health Condition 2: E282- Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Individualized homeopathic similimum.: Indicated Homeopathic medicines in various potencies strictly adhering to homeopathic principles. Daily, weekly, or monthly repetition of dose as

Sponsors

MNR Homoeopathic Medical college
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female patients from 18-35 years who fulfil the Rotterdams criteria for PCOS. Known Cases of PCOS with history of PCOS for at least more than 3 months to rule out spontaneous, natural regression of functional cysts. All patients with positive finding of Polycystic ovaries in ultrasound scan, clinical hyperandrogenism and menstrual irregularities oligo or amenorrhea, will be included in the study. In the beginning of study, each case will be investigated with Abdominopelvic ultrasound scan, FSH, LH, Prolactin & Thyroid profile. A checklist for clinical record will be created to exclude Cushings syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Hyperprolactinemia, Hyperthecosis & Diabetes mellitus. If at all indications of other disease is evident then such cases will not be considered for the study. Patients who are willing to give written informed consent for research participation will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with masculine tumours of adrenal gland or ovary will be excluded. Patients with Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing s syndrome, Hyperprolactinemia, Hyperthecosis are excluded from the study. Patients with Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes mellitus are also excluded. PCOS patients with endometrial cancer, Hypertension & other severe cardiovascular complications are excluded from the study. Patients with other systemic illness are excluded from study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in ovarian morphology, assessed by ultrasonography, measured as change in number of follicles and ovarian volume from baseline to the end of the treatment period, following intervention of individualized homoeopathic similimum by utilising the mind chapter from Murphys repertory.Timepoint: Follow-up assessment will be conducted periodically throughout the study period. Patients will be seen every 15 days till menses are regularized. Then onwards every monthly follow-up for symptomatic analysis. USG done before treatment & then onwards every 6 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The outcome of the study may help us to understand the utility and gaps in representation of rubrics and thus bridge the gap that exist in Murphy s repertoryTimepoint: Will be assessed throughout the research study period.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR Anoop Nigwekar

Dr. M. L. Dhawale Memorial Homoeopathic Institute

anoopnigwekar@gmail.com9324933032

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026