Homeopathy and periodontal treatment in type II diabetic patients: a 1-year randomized clinical trial
Published: 2019 · Modality: Homeopathy · Participants: 80 patients
Study summary
A clinical study by Mourao L. in Brazil involving 80 people with periodontal disease and Type 2 diabetes.
What is commonly claimed
Metabolic markers like blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin are unaffected by homeopathic treatment in diabetic patients.
What the study actually found
Both groups improved with non-surgical periodontal therapy. The group that also received homeopathy showed a significantly greater reduction in glucose and glycated haemoglobin at 6 and 12 months, and greater clinical attachment gain. The remedies were a fixed protocol (Berberis, Mercurius solubilis/Belladonna/Hepar sulphur, Pyrogenium) given as an adjunct, not individualised prescribing.
Key findings
- Measurable decrease in blood glucose levels.
- Reduction in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c).
- Noticeable improvement in concurrent periodontal health.