Pilot-RCT With Individualized Homeopathic Treatment in the Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Single-blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Pilot Study With Individualized Homeopathic Treatment in the Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study looked at whether homeopathic treatment could help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when used alongside regular therapies like speech and occupational therapy. Over seven years, children between the ages of 2 and 12 were divided into two groups (through computer generated list). One group received individualized homeopathic medicines, and the other received a look-alike placebo (with no active ingredients). Meanwhile, both the groups continued with their regular therapies.

Researchers used various tools and parent questionnaires to track the children's progress in areas like communication, behavior, social skills, daily functioning, toilet training and sensory skills. They found that the children who received homeopathic treatment showed more improvement in these areas compared to those who just received only speech / occupational therapies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ABC score ≥ 67)
• Age range of 2 to 12 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with other significant comorbid psychiatric conditions that could confound the results. [eg. a brain injury; fragile X syndrome or other syndromes resulting from known genetic defects or inherited metabolic diseases; other diagnosed conditions involving impairments in social and communication abilities, such as intellectual disability without ASD, schizophrenia, language disorders and social communication disorder]
• Children with irregular follow ups.
• Children with poor medical compliance.