Homeopathy in geriatric psychological disorders

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Geriatric depression, stress, and anxiety

• Registration Number: CTRI/2015/06/005927
• Lead Sponsor: Midnapore Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital

Brief Summary

Although a number of studies have suggested positive effects of mindfulness-based training on psychological wellbeing, no studies have evaluated the role of homeopathy in mindfulness, and emotional well-being in the geriatric population. In this project, we intend to develop translated Bengali versions of these four available outcome measures through standardized forward-backward translation method and to validate it in a homeopathic hospital setting. This project is the initial work before conducting a prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment in reducing depression, stress, and anxiety; and improving mindfulness and quality of life among the geriatric population seeking homeopathic care. Six outcome parameters are being assessed: *Geriatric Depression Scale,**Perceived Stress Scale,**Hamilton’s Anxiety Scale,**Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale,**Quality of Life Scale, 0-10 point**Numeric Rating Scale*assessing patients’ self-reported intensity of complaints at baseline and after 3 months. Target sample size is about 120. Since January 1, 2015 till date, 80 patients have been enrolled from the out-patient of Midnapore Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital. Consistent improvement is being observed in the condition of the patients. Intention to treat population shall be analyzed in the end. Descriptive statistics shall be presented as absolute values, percentages, means and standard deviations. *P*<0.05 two-tailed will be considered as statistically significant. Sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility, and sensitivity to change of the used questionnaire shall be evaluated. Concurrent validity shall be tested by comparing with changes assessed with 10-point numeric rating scales. Parametric or non-parametric tests will be used to compare longitudinally obtained data measured repeatedly in same patients at different points of time. Aurum metallicum, Opium, Phosphoric acid etc. are being used successfully to treat different cases.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Patients of 60-85 years and both sexes, suffering from geriatric depression, stress, or anxiety.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are too sick for consultation, unwilling to stay after the doctor’s visit, unable to read patient information sheets, and not giving consent to join the study, diagnosed cases of unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other systemic disease affecting QoL, currently receiving standard psychiatric therapy (conventional medication), self-reported immune-compromised state, substance abuse.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Geriatric Depression Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Hamilton’s Anxiety Scale	At baseline and after 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, Quality of Life Scale, and Numeric Rating Scale	At baseline and after 3 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

OPD 3, every Tuesday, Midnapore Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital; 🇮🇳 Medinipur, WEST BENGAL, India

OPD 3, every Tuesday, Midnapore Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital

🇮🇳Medinipur, WEST BENGAL, India

Dr Kaushik D Das

Principal investigator

03222275311

mhmch1945@gmail.com