Classical homeopathy helps hyperactive children-a 10-year follow-up of homeopathic and integrated medical treatment in children suffering from attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity
IACH - Prof. G. Vithoulkas
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Classical homeopathy helps hyperactive children-a 10-year follow-up of homeopathic and integrated medical treatment in children suffering from attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity
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Author(s)
von Ammon Klaus, Sauter Ursula, Frei Heiner, Kretschmar Sabine, Thurneysen André , Frei-Erb Martin
Journal
European Journal of Integrative Medicine Volume 4, Supplement 1, September 2012, Pages 73-74
Abstract
Aim: To investigate long-term clinical and cost effectiveness of individualised homeopathic and medical treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methods: An open pilot study had revealed sufficient data to develop a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (RCT), embedded in a prospective observational study of children with ADHD diagnosis, according to established neuropsychiatric criteria (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV)). After a screening run-in phase of homeopathic treatment, the crossover RCT was followed by open-label long-term follow-up. At diagnosis, beginning of, and after each crossover period, and five times in long-term follow-up, parents reported Conners' Global Index (CGI, 10 items, rated 0-3 points each primary variable) and patients underwent neuropsychological testing (secondary vari- ables) until the end of RCT. Cost comparison (tertiary variable) was done after the clinical trial and during long-term follow-up.
Results: A total of 83 children between 7 and 15 years were treated with individually prescribed homeopathic remedies. As 13 patients did not improve at least 50% in CGI values (inclusion criterion), the remaining 62 children (84%) participated in, and 58 finished a double-blind cross-over RCT. During this RCT, CGI ratings were significantly lower (average 1.67 points) under verum than under placebo (p = 0.0479). After 17 and 115 months of treatment, long-term global CGI reached 8/30 points, resembling an improvement of more than 50% (p < 0.0001). Specific CGI results (range) after 10 years for children without any therapy, children with homeopathy and children with methylphenidate (MPD) as a single or a combined therapy will be given. Cognitive performance (global visual perception, impulsivity/hyperactivity and learning/attention) and social behaviour improved highly significantly and were stable during follow-up (p = 0.0001-p = 0.0004). Homeopathy costs are 75% of average stimulant therapy (20 mg MPD) in the first, and 50% of 10 mg MPD in following years summing up to CHF 2120 (D 1705) compared to CHF 3650 (D 2920) for the single child with stimulant therapy (average 20 mg day-1) during 10 years.
Conclusion: In children with ADHD, individualised homeopathic therapy has both, a clinically significant and specific long-lasting effect with duration over 10 years, and may reduce costs to an amount of up to 50%.
Category: Human Studies
External url
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382012007342?via%3Dihub
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}
.widget-tags a:hover {
color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-categories-filter a:hover {
color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-categories-filter .active {
color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-categories-filter .active span {
background-color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-price-filter .ui-slider-range {
background-color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-price-filter .ui-slider-handle {
background-color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-color-filter .active:before {
border-color: #bd2626;
}
.widget-top-products .pic i {
background-color: #bd2626;
}
.main-nav ul {
background-color: #bd2626;
}
