Investigating the possible therapeutic effects of the homoeopathic remedy Apis Mellifica on Weaver Fish stings using a double blind randomised controlled trial

Investigating the possible Therapeutic Effects of the Homoeopathic Remedy Apis Mellifica on Weaver Fish Stings using a Double Blind Randomised Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN16880978

Enrollment

250

Registered

2005-12-21

Start date

2006-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Sting from weaver fish Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Toxic effect of contact with venomous animals

Interventions

Standard treatment of feet submerged in hot water, plus homoeopathic remedy or placebo remedy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Type 1, healthy clients, affected by weaver-fish sting, within one hour.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Over 65 years of age 2. Unable to read english 3. Taking any prescribed medication 4. Not NHS registered 5. Have taken any previous form of treatment for the sting 6. Have been stung already this year 7. Any heart condition 8. Any other contraindications to treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain relief	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Removal of concomitant symptoms	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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