Feasibility of using a semi standardised prognostic protocol in homeopathic treatment for premenstrual syndrome/symptoms: pilot study for a pragmatic randomised trial

Completed

• Conditions: PMS; premenstrual syndrome; 10027946; 10038612

• Registration Number: NL-OMON31118
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Sex: female
Age: 18-50
Diagnosis premenstrual syndrome/symptoms

Exclusion Criteria

pregnant or wanting to get pregnant
use of hormones, excl. contraceptive pill
use of antidepressants
recent homeopathic treatment (within the last two months)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Changes of complaints and general well being, measured separately by the AGOS,<br /><br>an adjusted GHHOS-scale, a nine point Likert scale.<br /><br><br /><br>Changes in premenstrual symptoms will be measured by mean PMS-diary scores of<br /><br>the last two weeks before the menstruation. The PMS diary is a modifcation of<br /><br>the MDQ.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Days with use of conventional medicines and number of medicines,<br /><br>days with absence from work</p><br>