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Homeopathic Medicine

Individualized homeopathic medicine treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Heather Boon, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and weeks 8, 20, 28
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will explore if homeopathic treatment is an effective treatment for ADHD, looking at the effects of homeopathic medicine, the homeopathic consultation, and an overall effect.

Eligible Conditions
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and weeks 8, 20, 28
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and weeks 8, 20, 28 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Conners 3 Global Index - Parent
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Conners ADHD Index Probability score
Change from baseline in Conners Content Scale for Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
Change from baseline in Conners DSM-IV-TR Symptom Scale for the ADHD Inattentive and ADHD Hyperactive-Impulsive subtypes
+7 more

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Usual careActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Individualized homeopathic medicine treatmentActive Control2 Interventions
Participant will have a homeopathic consultation and be given a homeopathic medicine. Homeopathic medicines are chosen from those available for sale in Canada.
Group III: Unmedicated lactose/sucrose pillPlacebo Group2 Interventions
Participant will receive a homeopathic consultation and receive an unmedicated lactose/sucrose pill.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lotte & John Hecht Memorial FoundationOTHER
17 Previous Clinical Trials
4,442 Total Patients Enrolled
Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthOTHER
354 Previous Clinical Trials
80,969 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
160 Patients Enrolled for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
University of TorontoLead Sponsor
689 Previous Clinical Trials
1,018,492 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
714 Patients Enrolled for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What kind of risks are associated with taking homeopathic medicine that is customized for each person?

"While there is some evidence that the homeopathic medicine being tested is safe, its efficacy has not been proven in clinical trials. Therefore, it received a score of 2."

Answered by AI

Will this study take participants who are under the age of 65?

"This particular clinical trial is only seeking patients that fall between the ages of 6 and 16. Out of the 118 trials for minors, this one is unique. Additionally, there are 47 clinical trials available for seniors."

Answered by AI

What other scientific research exists on the topic of Individualized homeopathic medicine treatment?

"There are 15 different ongoing studies into the efficacy of Individualized homeopathic medicine treatment. Out of these, 2 trials have reached Phase 3. Additionally, many research facilities for this sort of medication are based in Orange, California; however, there are 63 clinical trial sites across the United States of America."

Answered by AI

How many subjects are being evaluated in this clinical trial?

"This particular clinical trial is not recruiting patients at this time, however there are other trials looking for candidates. The first posting for this trial was on March 1st, 2014 and the most recent update was on November 1st, 2022. There are a total of 161 clinical trials actively enrolling patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) and 15 trials for Individualized homeopathic medicine treatment that are actively searching for qualified participants."

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What sorts of health issues can be helped by Individualized homeopathic medicine treatment?

"Homeopathic treatment plans tailored to the individual patient are commonly used to manage asthma. This same approach can be applied to patients with thyroid cancer, adrenal cortex hormone imbalances, and those withdrawing from opioids."

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If you could choose anyone, who would be the best candidate for this clinical trial?

"The requirements for this clinical trial are that potential patients must have a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and be aged 6-16. Currently, the goal is to enroll 151 individuals in the study."

Answered by AI

Are new patients currently being enrolled in this trial?

"This study is not looking for new participants at the moment. It was originally posted on March 1st, 2014 and updated November 1st, 2020. For individuals seeking other studies, there are 161 clinical trials involving patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 15 homeopathic medicine treatment studies that are currently recruiting patients."

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Riverdale Homeopathic Clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
A Placebo Controlled Study of Homeopathic Treatment of Children and Youth With ADHD
Heather Boon 2014. "A Placebo Controlled Study of Homeopathic Treatment of Children and Youth With ADHD". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02086864.
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