The effectiveness of homeopathy in relieving symptoms and reducing antibiotic use in patients with otitis media: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This systematic review of clinical trial evidence aims to determine whether homeopathy can effectively relieve symptoms and reduce antibiotic use in patients diagnosed with otitis media (OM).

Methods

Seven databases and four trial registries were searched. Eligible studies included randomised- and non-randomised-controlled-trials in patients diagnosed with OM. Studies on Individualised- and non-Individualised-Homeopathy (IH, non-IH) were included, and controls were inactive and/or active treatment. Primary outcomes were clinical-improvement and antibiotic-use. Data extraction, Risk of Bias and certainty of evidence (GRADE) were performed using established methodology.

Results

Nine studies (IH = 4, non-IH = 5) comprising seven Randomised Clinical Trials (RCTs) and

SUBMITTER: Perry R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620159 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature