Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial of Homeopathy versus Allopathy in Acute Otitis Media
Published: 2025 · Modality: Homeopathy · Participants: 222 children
Study summary
An open-label, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of homeopathic treatment for acute otitis media (AOM) in children, comparing outcomes to standard allopathic treatments.
What the study actually found
Statistically significant reduction in AOM-SOS+TMES score in the Homeopathy group compared to Allopathy group at day 3 (p = 0.001) and day 7 (p = 0.028). None of the children in the Homeopathy group required antibiotics, whereas 14 children (12.4%) in the Allopathy group did.
Key findings
- Non-inferior/superior symptom resolution compared to allopathic treatment at day 3 and day 7.
- 0% antibiotic requirement in the homeopathy group versus 12.4% in the allopathy group.
- Safe and highly effective treatment approach for managing pediatric AOM without antibiotics.