Investigating the possible therapeutic effects of the homoeopathic remedy Apis Mellifica on Weaver Fish stings using a double blind randomised controlled trial
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Sting from weaver fishInjury, Occupational Diseases, PoisoningToxic effect of contact with venomous animals
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN16880978
- Lead Sponsor
- Cornwall College Camborne (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 250
Inclusion Criteria
Type 1, healthy clients, affected by weaver-fish sting, within one hour.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Over 65 years of age
2. Unable to read english
3. Taking any prescribed medication
4. Not NHS registered
5. Have taken any previous form of treatment for the sting
6. Have been stung already this year
7. Any heart condition
8. Any other contraindications to treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain relief
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Removal of concomitant symptoms
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