Homeopathic treatment of depression in aged people
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: F330- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mildHealth Condition 2: F331- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderateHealth Condition 3: F320- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, mildHealth Condition 4: F321- Major depressive disorder, singleepisode, moderate
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/03/064364
- Lead Sponsor
- D. N. De Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
A. Elderly people with depression of not less than two weeks duration, with a minimum of two
typical and two common symptoms will be included in the study.
• Typical symptoms:
o Depressed mood
o Loss of interest and enjoyment.
o Increased fatigability and diminished activity
• Common symptoms:
o Reduced concentration and attention.
o Reduced self-esteem and self-confidence.
o Guilt feeling and unworthiness (mild type of episode)
o Bleak and pessimistic view of the future.
o Disturbed Sleep
o Diminished appetite
B. Age above 60 years
C. Mild and moderate depression [HDRS score - 8-13 mild, 14-18 moderate]
D. GDS-15 score more than 5
E. Participants having prior experience or knowledge of the treatment; e.g., primed to expect
‘homoeopathic aggravation’ and available treatment options for the disease conditions, intimated
through Patient Information Sheet.
A. Mood disturbance when associated with bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia,
schizophreniform disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder.
B. Severe dementia (MoCA score less than 10)
C. Currently receiving any effective anti-depressant.
D. Active suicidal
E. Uncontrolled systemic disorders.
F. Undergoing homoeopathic treatment for any chronic disease within the last six months.
G. Vulnerable population- Unconscious, non-ambulatory, too sick for consultation, differently abled, terminally ill or critically ill patients, mentally incompetent people.
H. Self-reported immune-compromised state.
I. Patients with the habit of tobacco chewing and/or smoking, alcoholism, and/or
any other form(s) of substance abuse and/or dependence.
J. Simultaneous participation in any other clinical trials
K. Not Providing with written informed consent to participate voluntarily
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method