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The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes and quality-of-life issues in the treatment of menorrhagia, this randomized double blind controlled trial compared homeopathy and placebo. Clinical criteria were confirmed the diagnosis, and subjective assessment of the condition was performed during one pre-treatment and three treatment cycles. outcome measures were bleeding days, intensity. average pads used during menstrual cycle, abdominal & back pain, General health and overall satisfaction.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| placebo | Placebo Comparator |
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| Homeopathy | Experimental | Individualized symptom based therapy |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeopathy | Drug | Each homeopathic medication was given as 1 g dose of homeopathic preparation in 30c potency. The dose is prepared as lactose globules on which the homeopathic preparation. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| daily assessment of bleeding | bleeding days, intensity of bleeding, average pads used, back and abdominal pain associated.daily assessment during menses were completed by participants at baseline before randomization and at each menses for 3 month of intervention period. | change from baseline over 3 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Health related quality of life | change from baseline over 3 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Neha Sharma | NMP Medical Research Institute | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008595 | Menorrhagia |
| ID | Term |
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| D014592 | Uterine Hemorrhage |
| D014591 | Uterine Diseases |
| D005831 | Genital Diseases, Female |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006705 | Homeopathy |
| ID | Term |
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| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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| placebo | Drug | corresponding placebo was identical in appearance of homeopathic globule prepared in alcohol. |
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| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D006470 | Hemorrhage |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D008599 | Menstruation Disturbances |