N/A
Completed N=49
Homeopathic Cold Medicine for Children
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00858494 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
49
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2011
Primary outcomePrimary: Relief of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URI) Symptoms (Cough, Runny Nose, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing)1 Hour After Dose of Homeopathic Remedy. — 83; 100; 94; 52 doses
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a commercially available homeopathic cold remedy for children is effective in providing relief from cold symptoms in children 2-5 years old. It is postulated that children will have relief of symptoms after receiving a dose of the cold remedy
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Relief of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URI) Symptoms (Cough, Runny Nose, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing)1 Hour After Dose of Homeopathic Remedy. |
83; 100; 94; 52 | — |
| SECONDARY Parental Report of an Adverse Event After a Dose of Study Medication |
3; 2; 1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Children 24-59 months old
- Cold/cough symptoms of <7 days duration
- Diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection by physician or nurse practitioner
- Parent who speaks and reads English
Exclusion Criteria
- Use of chronic medication other than multivitamins
- History of asthma
- Medication other than acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Use of homeopathic remedy within preceding 30 days
- Only 1 participant per family
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00858494). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.