Homeopathic Cold Remedy for Children Study
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Updated: | 1/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | December 2010 |
| End Date: | December 2013 |
| Contact: | James A Taylor, MD |
| Email: | uncjat@u.washington.edu |
| Phone: | 206-616-1206 |
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Homeopathic Cold Remedy for Children
A randomized controlled trial of a commercially available homeopathic cold remedy will be
conducted. A total of 400 children, 2-5 years old, diagnosed with an upper respiratory
tract infection will be randomized to receive either the homeopathic remedy or placebo.
Parents of study children will administer 5 ml of the study medication up to 6 times per day
as needed to treat cold symptoms. One hour after giving a dose the parent will rate change
in symptoms (for up to the first 10 doses). In addition, parents will rate their child's
overall symptom severity and functional status over the first 3 days of the cold. It is
postulated that children receiving the active homeopathic remedy will have better symptom
relief and that their symptom severity and functional status will improve more rapidly than
those receiving placebo.
conducted. A total of 400 children, 2-5 years old, diagnosed with an upper respiratory
tract infection will be randomized to receive either the homeopathic remedy or placebo.
Parents of study children will administer 5 ml of the study medication up to 6 times per day
as needed to treat cold symptoms. One hour after giving a dose the parent will rate change
in symptoms (for up to the first 10 doses). In addition, parents will rate their child's
overall symptom severity and functional status over the first 3 days of the cold. It is
postulated that children receiving the active homeopathic remedy will have better symptom
relief and that their symptom severity and functional status will improve more rapidly than
those receiving placebo.
Inclusion Criteria:
- clinical diagnosis of upper respiratory tract infection
- duration of symptoms < 7 days
- Parent who speaks English
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of asthma
- on any prescribed medication
- prescribed any medication other than acetaminophen or ibuprofen at index visit
- use of homeopathic remedy within 48 hours of index visit
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