Zusammenfassung
In den Jahren 2001 bis 2005 wurde an der Universität Bern von einem interdisziplinären Studienteam eine wissenschaftlich rigorose Studie mit homöopathischer Behandlung von 62 ADS-Kindern durchgeführt. Das Studiendesign umfasste eine offene Screening-Phase , in der das bestpassende homöopathische Arzneimittel bestimmt werden musste, danach eine doppelblinde Crossover-Studie und schließlich eine offene Langzeitbehandlung von durchschnittlich 19 Monaten Dauer. Die vorliegende Doppelblindstudie ergibt eine wissenschaftliche Evidenz für die Wirkung homöopathischer Medikamente beim ADS.
Summary
Between 2001 and 2005 an interdisciplinary research-team at the University of Berne performed a scientifically rigorous randomized controlled trial with homeopathic treatment of 62 ADHD-patients. In an initial phase of open label treatment the optimal individual homeopathic prescription was determined. This „screening-phase” was followed by a randomized double blind trial with crossover, in which the effects of homeopathic treatment and placebo were compared. An open label treatment follow-up of a mean duration of 19 months yielded further information on the overall effects of homeopathy in ADHD-patients.
The trial yields scientific evidence of the effectiveness of homeopathy in ADHD-treatment, particularly in the areas of behavioural and cognitive functions.
Schlüsselwörter
ADS/ADHS - Homöopathie - individualisierte Verschreibung - Wirksamkeit - randomisierte Doppelblindstudie
Keywords
ADHD - homeopathy - individualised treatment - treatment effectiveness - randomised double blind trial
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Anschrift des Verfassers:
Dr. med. Heiner Frei
Kreuzplatz 6
CH-3177 Laupen