Role of Homoeopathy In Prostatic Complaints

Phase 3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Benign prostatic hyperplasia,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/06/053956
• Lead Sponsor: Dr MPK Homoepathic Medical College Hospital and Research Center

Brief Summary

This study is a prospective, interventional, parallel arm, comparative study of the efficacy of Homoeopathic medicines selected on the basis of the totality of symptoms and pathological similie in the cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The primary outcome measures will be according to the scores obtained (pre and post-treatment) from the IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score). The secondary outcome is to assess the effectiveness of ’Individualized Homoeopathic Medicines’ on the basis of the totality of symptoms and ’Pathological Simlie’ Null Hypothesis: There is no significant difference in improvement in cases of BPH treated with homoeopathic medicines selected on the basis of the totality of symptoms and pathological similie

Alternate Hypothesis: There is a significant difference in improvement in cases of BPH treated with homoeopathic medicines selected on the basis of the totality of symptoms and pathological similie

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-15
• Study Start: 2023-06-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• All males of 40 years to 80 years of age.
• Patients giving voluntary consent for the study.
• Cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (ICD 10- N40) with at least 3 out of following symptoms : A.
• Frequency B.
• Incomplete emptying C.
• Nocturia D.
• Intermittency E.
• Pain (Dysuria) G.
• Haematuria H.
• Straining I.
• Retention of urine (not more than 24 hrs).
• Pre diagnosed cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia are under modern medicine treatment but have no relief seeking for homoeopathic treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

• Cases who refuses to give informed consent for the study.
• Cases with intolerable pain or complicated with obstruction.
• Cases with any stricture which caused obstruction.
• Cases without proper follow–up will be excluded from the study.
• Cases undergone bladder surgeries 6.
• Carcinoma of prostate 7.
• Complete urine retention for more than 24 hours.
• Cases having any other complications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
According to the scores obtained (pre & post treatment) from the IPSS	According to the scores obtained from the IPSS at every 6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the efficacy of Homoeopathic Medicines in cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia on the basis of totality of symptoms & Pathological Similie	12 Months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dr. Girendra Pal Homoepathic Hospital and Research Center; 🇮🇳 Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

Dr. Girendra Pal Homoepathic Hospital and Research Center

🇮🇳Jaipur, RAJASTHAN, India

Dr Hari Shankar Tiwari

Principal investigator

9664226823

harishankartiwari9838@gmail.com