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NCT Number: NCT01321645

Efficacy of Azadirachta Indica (Homoeopathic Medicine) in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Acne is one of the most common skin problems in teenagers and adolescents. There are many lesser known homoeopathic medicines which have been mentioned in the literature for treatment of acne but their potential has not been properly assessed /documented and therefore these medicines don't form a part of many prescriptions. As a part of this study,efficacy of Azadirachta Indica will be studied in the treatment of Acne vulgaris

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Key information

Conditions

Acne Vulgaris Acneiform Eruptions Sebaceous Gland Diseases Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

12 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Delhi Government Health Centre - Homoeopathic Dispensary - Sector 12, Dwarka

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110075, India

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Males and females between 12 to 25 years of age
  • Presence of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions
  • Able to follow-up according to protocol
  • Patients not taking any medication for treatment of Acne in preceding one month.

Exclusion criteria

  • Acne Conglobata
  • Pregnant or Breast feeding females or females having intention of becoming pregnant
  • Significant systemic disease
  • Any drug/ alcohol addiction
  • History of chronic diseases treated with medications in the preceding month which might affect acne condition and treatment outcome

Treatment and study plan

Azadirachta Indica

Drug

To start with subjects will be prescribed Azadirachta Indica in 6 potency to be taken in form of pills 4 times a day for seven days. Dosage and frequency will be changed, if required, based on the condition of subject and their response according to homoeopathic principles.

Primary outcomes

  1. percent change in acne lesion counts from the Baseline

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in quality of life of subjects from baseline

    Time frame: 6 months

    Change in Quality of life will be assessed based on Quality of Life Questionnaire to be filled by subjects at the start of Treatment and at the end of time frame.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Miglani, Anjali

Indiv

Collaborators

  • Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Lesser Known Homoeopathic Medicines in Acne Vulgaris - Azadirachta Indica

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Mar 23, 2011
Registry last updated
Oct 23, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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