Lucerne Hyperactive Children Clinical Trial

Study summary

A clinical trial conducted by Dr. H Frei in Lucerne, Switzerland, assessing the response rate of 114 hyperactive children to individualised homeopathic treatment.

What is commonly claimed

Homeopathy is frequently dismissed as a placebo effect that is ineffective for severe pediatric behavioral disorders like ADHD.

What the study actually found

On a parent-assessed basis confirmed by clinicians, 75% of the children responded strongly to homeopathy and did not require Methylphenidate (Ritalin). Only 22% required the conventional medication.

Key findings

• 75% clinical response rate to homeopathy.
• Drastic reduction in the need for psychostimulant prescriptions.
• Statistically significant improvement over placebo in the 83-child crossover phase.