Closed bone fractures in elderly patients, particularly fractures of the upper extremities including shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, and finger. Bone fractures in older adults are commonly associated with osteoporosis, increased risk of falls, pain, delayed bone healing, and reduced functional ability. Delayed bone healing and prolonged recovery may lead to complications such as decreased mobility and reduced quality of life. This study focuses on elderly patients with closed fractures who re
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the experimental group will receive homeopathic medicines Arnica 200C and Symphytum 30C in addition to standard medical treatment for closed fractures. The medicines are prepared as su
Experimental Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Arnica 200C and Symphytum 30C,Placebo
Sponsors
Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged 60 to 75 years, 2. Male or female patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent, 3. Patients able to communicate in Thai language or have a caregiver to assist with medication administration and follow up, 4. Patients diagnosed with closed fracture of the upper extremities including shoulder arm elbow wrist hand or finger confirmed by an orthopedic physician, 5. Patients with fractures managed with non surgical standard treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Adverse symptoms related to Arnica 200C or Symphytum 30C such as severe pain, 2. Patients requiring hemodialysis, 3. History of chronic liver disease or chronic kidney disease, 4. Fracture involving skull or thoracic region, 5. Abnormal liver or renal function based on physician diagnosis and laboratory tests, 6. History of severe allergic reaction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone healing 4 weeks Radiographic evaluation of bone healing stage using X ray classified as no callus callus formation or consolidation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score Baseline week 1 week 2 week 3 and week 4 Pain intensity assessed using numerical rating scale,Analgesic use 4 weeks Number of times and total amount of analgesic medication used during follow up period | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactKulthanit Wanaratna
Ministry of Public Health
Outcome results
None listed