New Positive Study on the Homeopathic Treatment of ADD/ADHD

[Dana Ullman, MPH]

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Here's another positive study that is worthy of your attention.
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Eur J Pediatr. 2005 Jul 27
Homeopathic treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled crossover trial.

Frei H, Everts R, von Ammon K, Kaufmann F, Walther D, Hsu-Schmitz SF,
Collenberg M, Fuhrer K, Hassink R, Steinlin M, Thurneysen A.

Swiss Association of Homeopathic Physicians SAHP, Lucerne, Switzerland.

An increasing number of parents turn to homeopathy for treatment of their
hyperactive child. Two publications, a randomised, partially blinded trial
and a clinical observation study, conclude that homeopathy has positive
effects in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The aim of this study was to obtain scientific evidence of the effectiveness
of homeopathy in ADHD. A total of 83 children aged 6-16 years, with ADHD
diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV
criteria, were recruited. Prior to the randomised, double blind, placebo
controlled crossover study, they were treated with individually prescribed
homeopathic medications. 62 patients, who achieved an improvement of 50% in
the Conners' Global Index (CGI), participated in the trial. Thirteen
patients did not fulfill this eligibility criterion (CGI). The responders
were split into two groups and received either verum for 6 weeks followed by
placebo for 6 weeks (arm A), or vice-versa (arm B). At the beginning of the
trial and after each crossover period, parents reported the CGI and patients
underwent neuropsychological testing. The CGI rating was evaluated again at
the end of each crossover period and twice in long-term follow-up. At entry
to the crossover trial, cognitive performance such as visual global
perception , impulsivity and divided attention, had improved significantly
under open label treatment ( P<0.0001). During the crossover trial, CGI
parent-ratings were significantly lower under verum (average 1.67 points)
than under placebo ( P =0.0479). Long-term CGI improvement reached 12 points
(63%, P <0.0001). Conclusion:The trial suggests scientific evidence of the
effectiveness of homeopathy in the treatment of attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, particularly in the areas of behavioural and
cognitive functions.
Dana Ullman, MPH
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