Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Treatment in Urinary Tract Infections

Completed

• Conditions: Urinary tract infection, site notspecified,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/02/023124
• Lead Sponsor: Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

Brief Summary

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection of the urinary tract. The infection can occur at different points in the urinary tract, including:

Bladder -- An infection in the bladder is also called [cystitis](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000526.htm) or a bladder infection.

Kidneys -- An infection of one or both kidneys is called [pyelonephritis](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000459.htm) or a kidney infection.

Ureters -- The tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder are rarely the only site of infection.

Urethra -- An infection of the tube that empties urine from the bladder to the outside is called [urethritis](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000439.htm).

Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and then the bladder. The infection most commonly develops in the bladder, but can spread to the kidneys. Most of the time, your body can get rid of these bacteria. However, certain conditions increase the risk of having UTIs.

Women tend to get them more often because their urethra is shorter and closer to the anus than in men. Because of this, women are more likely to get an infection after sexual activity or when using a diaphragm for birth control. Menopause also increases the risk of a UTI.

The symptoms of a bladder infection include:

[Cloudy](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003138.htm) or bloody urine, which may have a foul or strong odor

Low grade fever in some people

Pain or burning with urination

Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen or back

Strong need to urinate often, even right after the bladder has been emptied

Complications may include:

Life-threatening blood infection ([sepsis](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000666.htm)) -- The risk is greater among the young, very old adults, and people whose bodies cannot fight infections (for example, due to HIV or cancer chemotherapy).

Kidney damage or scarring.

Kidney infection.

By Literature Review it is evident that Homoeopathic medicines are highly effective in the management of such cases and with the flexibility in potencies the Patients gets the best suited medicine which treats him internally securing from the recurrence of the same condition again. 

This study is aimed as the Pilot Study to find the Clinical Evidence for a Future Complete Trial.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-02
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients with Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection.
• Patients with elevated Pus cells & Epithelial Cells in Urine Routine.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with signs of Systemic Infection.
• Patients with signs of Pyelonephritis & Glomerulonephritis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in the Pus Cells and Epithelial Cells in the urine Routine.	30 Days
Symptomatic Relief of the Urinary Complaints.	30 Days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Salem, TAMIL NADU, India

Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

🇮🇳Salem, TAMIL NADU, India

Dr H Venkatesan

Principal investigator

9865134561

venkathompath@gmail.com