Prospective Experimental Study Of Homeopathic Intervention For Management Of Corns Assessed By Using MFPDI Scale
试验速览
- 阶段
- 2 期
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- There will be some improvement after prescribing Homoeopathic Medicines
研究概览
简要总结
A corn, it is a popular lesion in the plantar surface of the foot (sole of the foot). Corns due to physical agents which can affect the integument. They produce a large percentage of dermatoses seen in general practice; the majority of these dermatoses are minor problems, only a very small percentage are serious. Apart from the intensity and quality of the physical agents ,the sensitivity and vitality of the individual also plays an important part in the bringing about the skin disorders.
Intermittent pressure and friction over a long period is likely to produce a corn.it represents hyperkeratosis formed by nature to protect the sensitivity part of the skin and the underlying structure from such pressure and friction. A corn raised, uniform painless plaque pf hyperkeratosis appearing on the hands and dorsum of feet.
The incidence of corns on feet has been reported to be ranging anywhere from 14% to 48% individuals with darkly pigmented skin are more prone to developing corns .corns may be symptomatic in as many as 18% of a working population with mode age of symptomatic onset towards the end of working life. Women suffered with corns more frequently than man. Dominant side and variations in vertical loading does not appear to be influential etiology in the formation of planter forefoot callus.
Through advancements in conventional medical treatment there is last option for removal of corn with surgical intervention .Due to surgical Intervention patient may goes to painful condition and may suffer with side effects .even after removal there is no surity that it not developed again due to this limitation, The Aim of this prospective study to Homoeopathic Intervention can managed corns without any surgical intervention.
Homoeopathy is known for its holistic approach to patient care ,considering individual symptoms, lifestyle and emotional well being. Examining the holistic aspects of homoeopathic treatment may contribute to amore comprehensive understanding of managing corns.
MFPDI scale is recognized for assessment of corns. Utilizing this scale in the study will allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of Homoeopathic Intervention in managing of corns.
RESEARCH QUESTION
Whether the patient suffering from corns will get beneficial results after prescribing homoeopathic medicine ?
HYPOTHESES :
v Null hypothesis(H0) : There will be no improvement in patients suffering from corns after prescribing Homoeopathic medicines.
v Alternative hypothesis(H1): There will be improvement in patients suffering from corns
after prescribing Homoeopathic medicines
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 65.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patient age 18 to 65 years.
- •Both genders (Male and Female) will be considered.
- •Cases will be selected on diagnostic criteria mainly done on basis of clinical history presentation and examination finding or pre diagnosed cases of corns.
- •Cases with foot corns.
- •All socio-economical classes are considered.
排除标准
- •Patients with other systemic illness like Diabetes Mellitus , Hypo or Hyper thyroidism.
- •Immune compromised patients, patient with other skin diseases with same manifestation and complicated study diabetic foot ulcer, septic Arthritis, Peripheral neuropathy, Osteoarthritis, Tinea Pedis.
- •Pregnant and lactating mothers.
- •Patients above 65 years and below 18 years of age.
- •Patients taking other therapeutic measures for corns and other skin diseases.
- •Patient with serious or irreversible pathological conditions, Autoimmune conditions, life threatening conditions and psychiatric illness.
- •Cases of Corns on other locations.
结局指标
主要结局
There will be some improvement after prescribing Homoeopathic Medicines
时间窗: Outcome will be assessed at 6 weeks
次要结局
- Cure – complete clearance of number of corns with relief of all the symptoms without recurrence of complaints.(Moderate improvement – partial clearance of corns with relief of all the symptoms without recurrence of complaints.)
研究者
Dr Vaibhavee Dasadiya
Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College