Controlled Trial of Homoeopathic Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Author(s): Berry, H., Broster, G., Jenkins, M., Clover, A., Williams, I.

Journal/Book: The Lancet I (Jan. 15). 1983; 97-98.

Abstract: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study to compare the homoeopathic remedy Rhus tox. 6X with fenoprofen in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, fenoprofen was shown to have beneficial analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects which differed significantly from those of placebo. The effects of Rhus rox. 6X and placebo did not differ significantly. Patient preference was for fenoprofen. Side-effects were not severe but were seen more frequently with fenoprofen. Similar results were seen in all patients regardless of whether they had been referred to and assessed by a homoeopathic physician or a rheumatologist.

Keyword(s): Rheuma

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