Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Efficacy of Individualised Homeopathic Treatment on Constipation
Brief Summary:
Constipation is an umbrella term encompassing either infrequent bowel movements, difficult evacuation of stool, hard stool or a sensation of incomplete defecation. It affects 10-15% of the global population. Constipation may negatively impact physical health, moods and social life. There exists a 50% dissatisfaction with traditional approach of laxative use. Conventional laxatives only offer a temporary solution and may cause dependency. Side-effects of conventional laxatives include nausea, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalance and skin eruptions. Homeopathy is a potential treatment option for constipation, however further research is needed in this regard.
The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of individualised homeopathic treatment on constipation using case studies, an adapted Bowel Function Diary and the Bristol Stool Form Scale.