A controlled evaluation of a homoeopathic preparation in the treatment of influenza-like syndroms

Author(s): Zmirou, D., D'Adhemar, D., Balducci, F.

Journal/Book: British Journal of Clininical Pharmacology. 1989; 27: 329-335.

Abstract: 1 A controlled clinical trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a homoeopathic preparation in the treatment of influenza-like syndromes. 2 237 cases received the test drug and 241 were assigned to placebo. Patients recorded their rectal temperature twice a day, and the presence or absence of five cardinal symptoms (headache, stiffness, lumbar and articular pain, shivers) along with cough, coryza and fatigue.3 Recovery was defined as a rectal temperature less than 37.5' C and complete resolution of the five cardinal symptoms.4 Theproportionofcaseswhorecoveredwithin48hoftreatmentwasgreateramongtheactive drug group than among the placebo group (17.l% against 10.3%, P = 0.03). 5 The result cannot be explained given our present state of knowledge, but it calls for further rigorously designed clinical studies.

Keyword(s): homoeopathy

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