Osteoarthritic pain: a comparison of homeopathy and acetaminophen
Published: 1998 · Modality: Homeopathy · Participants: 65 patients
Study summary
A study by Shealy CN in America involving 65 patients evaluating pain relief relative to standard medication.
What is commonly claimed
Non-pharmaceutical interventions cannot match the pain suppression of Acetaminophen.
What the study actually found
In a double-blind comparison of 65 osteoarthritis patients, 55% of the homeopathy group reported measured pain relief against 38% on acetaminophen, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. The authors concluded homeopathy appeared at least as effective as acetaminophen and without its liver and kidney risks.
Key findings
- Pain relief superior to Acetaminophen.
- Produced zero adverse reactions in the treatment group.
- Statistically significant clinical efficacy.