Cuba Pediatric Gingivostomatitis Trial
Published: 2006 · Modality: Homeopathy · Participants: 504 children
Study summary
A study in Cuba by Hernández GarcÃa S. involving 504 children with acute herpetic gingivostomatitis.
What is commonly claimed
Acute viral oral ulcerations must run their course and cannot be accelerated by homeopathy.
What the study actually found
79.5% of children achieving curing by the fourth day of treatment, with the study concluding that homeopathy is a very useful method for treating acute oral viral conditions.
Key findings
- 79.5% cure rate within 4 days.
- Significant acceleration of healing for oral ulcerations.
- Safe and effective pediatric dental application.