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Kainz, JT; Kozel, G; Haidvogl, M; Smolle, J.
Homoeopathic versus placebo therapy of children with warts on the hands: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Dermatology. 1996; 193(4):318-320 Doi: 10.1159/000246277
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Kainz Josef
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Smolle Josef
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Abstract:: BACKGROUND: Despite the wide practical application of homoeopathy, scientific proof of its effectiveness and mechanisms is still lacking, and sound, placebo-controlled studies are scarce. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathy in a prospective, double-blind randomized trial. METHODS: 60 children aged 6-12 years with common warts on the back of the hands were treated either with an individually selected homoeopathic preparation (n = 30) of at least a 1:1,012 dilution or with pure placebo in the form of saccharose globuli (n = 30) under double-blind conditions. The area occupied by warts was measured by computerized planimetry before and after 8 weeks of treatment. Reduction of the warty area by at least 50% was considered a response. RESULTS: There were a total of 16 responders: 9 of 30 patients in the homoeopathic therapy group and 7 of 30 patients in the placebo group (chi 2 = 0.34, p = 0.56). Total cure of warts occurred in 5 patients in the treated group and in 1 patient in the placebo group (chi 2 = 1.46, p = 0.22). CONCLUSION: There was no apparent difference between the effects of homoeopathic therapy and placebo in children with common warts under the conditions of this study.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Child -; Double-Blind Method -; Female -; Hand Dermatoses - diagnosis; Homeopathy - diagnosis; Humans - diagnosis; Male - diagnosis; Prospective Studies - diagnosis; Treatment Outcome - diagnosis; Warts - diagnosis