A double blind, randomised, parallel group study evaluating the efficacy of a homeopathic remedy in asthma

Completed

• Conditions: Respiratory tract diseases: Asthma; Respiratory

• Registration Number: ISRCTN56657172
• Lead Sponsor: HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 18-55, positive skin prick test to house dust mite, re-diagnosed asthma in response to bronchodilators and activity limited by asthma during pre-treatment baseline period

Exclusion Criteria

Previous drug trial within 30 days, previous treatment with homeopathic immunotherapy, pregnancy, respiratory tract infection within 3 weeks of recruitment or change in asthma medication in the 2 weeks prior to entry

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical based assessments: forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), quality of life and mood. Diary based assessments: morning and evening peak expiratory flow, visual analogue scale of severity of asthma, quality of life and daily mood

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration