Homeopathy for autism: small study tests if it adds benefit
NCT ID NCT07161804
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding homeopathic treatment to standard therapies (speech, occupational therapy) helps children with autism. 54 kids aged 3–12 were randomly given either individualized homeopathic medicines or a placebo. Researchers tracked changes in communication, behavior, social skills, and daily functioning using parent questionnaires and rating scales.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2016
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ABC score ≥ 67) * Age range of 2 to 12 years Exclusion Criteria: * Children with other significant comorbid psychiatric conditions that could confound the results. \[eg. a brain injury; fragile X syndrome or other syndromes resulting from known genetic defects or inherited metabolic diseases; other diagnosed conditions involving impairments in social and communication abilities, such as intellectual disability without ASD, global developmental delay, language disorders and social communication disorder\] * Children with irregular follow ups. * Children with poor medical compliance.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Holistic Homoeopathic Clinic and Research Center
New Delhi, SOUTH DELHI, 110024, India
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