Homeopathic Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea: Results from a Clinical Trial in Nepal

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
L. Margarita Jiménez ◽  
Stephen Malthouse ◽  
Elizabeth Chapman ◽  
Dean Crothers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment

To the Editor

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 777-777
Author(s):  
Michael A. Milburn
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Careful Scrutiny ◽  
Opposite Conclusion ◽  
Article Analysis ◽  
Al Treatment ◽  
Primary Problem

I am writing concerning Sampson and London's article, "Analysis of Homeopathic Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea" (Pediatrics November 1995) that critically reviewed the article by jacobs et al, "Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea with Homeopathic Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Nicaragua" (Pediatrics May 1994). The primary problem with the criticisms that Sampson and London raise is that they have not thought through the implications of their arguments. Thus, plausible sounding objections that they offer often lead, upon careful scrutiny, to the opposite conclusion that the authors proclaim.

Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea With Homeopathic Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Nicaragua

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
Stephen S. Gloyd ◽  
James L. Gale ◽  
L. Margarita Jiménez ◽  
Dean Crothers
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Double Blind Clinical Trial ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective. Acute diarrhea is the leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide. Oral rehydration treatment can prevent death from dehydration, but does not reduce the duration of individual episodes. Homeopathic treatment for acute diarrhea is used in many parts of the world. This study was performed to determine whether homeopathy is useful in the treatment of acute childhood diarrhea. Methodology. A randomized double-blind clinical trial comparing homeopathic medicine with placebo in the treatment of acute childhood diarrhea was conducted in León, Nicaragua, in July 1991. Eighty-one children aged 6 months to 5 years of age were included in the study. An individualized homeopathic medicine was prescribed for each child and daily follow-up was performed for 5 days. Standard treatment with oral rehydration treatment was also given. Results. The treatment group had a statistically significant (P < .05) decrease in duration of diarrhea, defined as the number of days until there were less than three unformed stools daily for 2 consecutive days. There was also a significant difference (P < .05) in the number of stools per day between the two groups after 72 hours of treatment. Conclusions. The statistically significant decrease in the duration of diarrhea in the treatment group suggests that homeopathic treatment might be useful in acute childhood diarrhea. Further study of this treatment deserves consideration.

Homeopathic Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 776-776
Author(s):  
Peter Fisher ◽  
Flavio Dantas ◽  
David Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Great Emphasis ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Homeopathic Preparation

Sampson and London's critique1 of Jacobs et al's2 double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of homeopathic treatment of childhood diarrhea in Nicaragua misrepresents the scientific evidence. Sampson and London place great emphasis on possible contamination of the homeopathic medicines, citing three references. Of these three references, two do not, in fact, involve contamination or adulteration. The first (which is incorrectly quoted) reports a case of pancreatitis that followed a proprietary homeopathic preparation, but no contamination was demonstrated and no causal relationship proved.3

To the Editor

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 778-779
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
L. Margarita Jimenez ◽  
Stephen S. Gloyd ◽  
James L. Gale ◽  
Dean Crothers
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Scientific Discourse ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Childhood Diarrhea ◽  
Homeopathic Medicine ◽  
Key Points ◽  
General Tone

We are writing in response to the special article by Sampson and London critiquing our May 1994 publication, "Treatment of Acute Childhood Diarrhea with Homeopathic Medicine: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Nicaragua." We are pleased that Pediatrics provided an opportunity for further debate on this topic. However, we were surprised by the general tone and the number of statistical mis-statements and incorrect inferences in this critique. Because space has been limited in this rebuttal, we would like to limit our comments to a few key points: 1) misrepresentation of our claims, 2) methodological issues, and 3) the importance of open scientific discourse.

Efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment of insomnia: Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Michael ◽  
Subhas Singh ◽  
Satarupa Sadhukhan ◽  
Arunava Nath ◽  
Nivedita Kundu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment

P173 Homeopathic treatment of children with painful teething: results of a randomised open controlled clinical trial

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Burkart ◽  
Miek C Jong ◽  
Cynthia Verwer ◽  
Lucy van Vijver ◽  
Erik Baars ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic treatment of minor aphthous ulcer: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Homeopathy ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 98 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahimeh Mousavi ◽  
Yalda Nozad Mojaver ◽  
Mehdi Asadzadeh ◽  
Mustafa Mirzazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Aphthous Ulcer ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment
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