Clinical research in homeopathy: systematic reviews and randomized clinicaltrials
Rev. homeopatia (São Paulo)
; 80(3/4): 121-133, 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials (RCT) are considered tohave the highest level of evidence.Aim:
To perform a descriptive review of systematicreviews and RCT on the effectiveness and efficacy of homeopathy.Methods:
Data fromthe report published by Liga Medicorum Homeopathica Internationalis (LMHI) in 2014were updated by means on a search conducted in database PubMed.Results:
7systematic reviews with meta-analysis were located, 6 of them concluded that theeffects of homeopathy are not compatible with placebo effect; only 1 systematic reviewarrived to the opposite conclusion, but was severely criticized due to methodologicalflaws. A total of 19 RCT were published along the analyzed period; 84.2% had at leastone positive outcome.Conclusions:
Based on the available evidences of the highestlevel it is not possible to assert that the effects of homeopathic are exclusively placeboeffect. On the opposite, specific effects were detected in several studies. (AU)
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Asunto principal:
Efectividad
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Efecto Placebo
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Eficacia
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Homeopatía
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo clínico controlado
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Inglés
Revista:
Rev. homeopatia (São Paulo)
Año:
2017
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Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
São Paulo Homeopathic Medical Association (APH)/Brasil