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Hypericum perforatum to improve post-operative Pain Outcome after monosegmental Spinal microdiscectomy (HYPOS): a

Christa Raak1, Wolfram Scharbrodt2, Bettina Berger3

  • 1Institute of Integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58313 Herdecke, Germany. christa.raak@uni-wh.de.

Trials
|April 27, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

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This study investigates if homeopathic Hypericum perforatum (H. perforatum) can reduce post-operative pain and opioid use after spinal disc surgery. The trial aims to determine the efficacy of H. perforatum compared to a placebo in managing surgical pain.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Homeopathy

Background:

  • Spinal disc herniation is a common degenerative spine condition.
  • Post-operative radicular pain (
  • memory pain
  • ) is a frequent complication, often requiring high-dose opioid analgesics.
  • Homeopathic Hypericum perforatum (H. perforatum) is traditionally used for nerve-related pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic H. perforatum (C200) in reducing post-operative pain following lumbar microdiscectomy.
  • To assess the potential of H. perforatum to decrease the need for opioid pain medication compared to placebo.

Main Methods:

  • A monocentric, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial.
  • 100 inpatients undergoing elective, monosegmental, lumbar microdiscectomy.
  • Participants received either homeopathic H. perforatum or placebo alongside standard pain management.
  • Primary outcome: pain reduction measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) on the third post-operative day.

Main Results:

  • Results are pending as this is a trial description.
  • The study is designed to provide data on pain reduction and medication needs.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first trial assessing classical homeopathy with H. perforatum post-spinal microdiscectomy.
  • The study aims to clarify the potential of H. perforatum in managing surgery-associated pain.
Keywords:
HomeopathyHypericum perforatumLumbar microdiscectomy surgeryPost-operative painStudy protocol

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