Hot flushes Signs and Symptoms N/A
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Offer of a course of treatment by a homeopath. A series of between one to five appointments with a homeopath, the first consultation being around one hour and subsequent appointmen
Sponsors
University of Sheffield (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants for this trial were recruited from those participating in an observational study entitled "Women's Midlife Health Survey" conducted in Sheffield in 2005. The study was funded by a Research Capacity Development Award from the Department of Health. Inclusion criteria: 1. Female, aged 45-65 2. Fourteen or more hot flushes or night sweats per week, or self rating of hot flushes or night sweats as severe or very severe
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Taking Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and not intending to stop 2. On immunosuppressant drugs 3. Currently undergoing chemotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hot flush frequency and severity score at baseline and 36 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following outcomes were measured at baseline and 36 weeks: 1. Euro Quality of Life questionnaire (EQ-5D) 2. Measure yourself Medical Outcome profile (MYMOP2; a quality of life measure) 3. Medication Change questionnaire 4. Health economics information regarding the following: 4.1. Number of hospital admissions 4.2. GP visits 4.3. Time taken off work 4.4. Loss of earnings 4.5. Impact of hot flushes on household activities 4.6. Special diets | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed