Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Conditions
Keywords
Homoeopathy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief summary
This study looked at whether homeopathic treatment could help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when used alongside regular therapies like speech and occupational therapy. Over seven years, children between the ages of 2 and 12 were divided into two groups (through computer generated list). One group received individualized homeopathic medicines, and the other received a look-alike placebo (with no active ingredients). Meanwhile, both the groups continued with their regular therapies. Researchers used various tools and parent questionnaires to track the children's progress in areas like communication, behavior, social skills, daily functioning, toilet training and sensory skills. They found that the children who received homeopathic treatment showed more improvement in these areas compared to those who just received only speech / occupational therapies.
Interventions
Sponsors
Aditi Chadha
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ABC score ≥ 67) * Age range of 2 to 12 years
Exclusion criteria
* Children with other significant comorbid psychiatric conditions that could confound the results. \[eg. a brain injury; fragile X syndrome or other syndromes resulting from known genetic defects or inherited metabolic diseases; other diagnosed conditions involving impairments in social and communication abilities, such as intellectual disability without ASD, schizophrenia, language disorders and social communication disorder\] * Children with irregular follow ups. * Children with poor medical compliance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) | BASELINE, YEARLY (0-7 YEARS) | To measure various behavioral dimensions and adaptive functioning |
| Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) | BASELINE, YEARLY (0 - 7 YEARS) | To assess the efficacy of the treatment among both the arms. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) | BASELINE, YEARLY (0 - 7 YEARS) | To measure social skills, communication abilities. |
| Neurodevelopmental Parent Report for Outcome Monitoring (ND PROM) | BASELINE, YEARLY (0 - 7 YEARS) | To gather subjective reports on their children's behavior, social interactions, and overall well-being from the parents. |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed