England Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Study
Published: 2009 ยท Modality: Homeopathy
Study summary
A study by Relton C. in England involving 47 people with fibromyalgia.
What is commonly claimed
The standard Fiotal Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) scores remain unchanged in fibromyalgia patients receiving homeopathic care.
What the study actually found
There was a significantly greater mean reduction in the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) total score in the homeopath care group than in the usual care group.
Key findings
- Greater reduction in total FIQ scores vs usual care.
- Improvement in broad pain and functional parameters.
- Evidence for homeopathic efficacy in complex pain syndromes.