Efficacy of Homoeopathic intervention Eupatorium perfoliatum 30 in preventing Dengue at urban slums of Delhi - cluster-randomized, double-blind, placebo-control trial

Dengue has risen exponentially over the last two decades and has accorded a huge burden on economy and health infrastructure of countries especially those that are developing. Due to its high population density, India has shown vulnerability for rapidly evolving micro-organisms such as dengue. This cluster-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of Eupatorium perfoliatum 30 in preventing dengue among residents of 20 urban slum clusters in Delhi. Participants will receive weekly doses of the intervention or placebo from July to October for two years, along with IEC materials. Primary outcome is incidence of dengue. Secondary outcomes include incidence and severity of acute undifferentiated febrile illness and mean duration of illness. The study will generate robust clinical evidence on the preventive role of homeopathy against dengue and other febrile illnesses.