The Effect of Picricum Acidum and Phosphoricum Acidum Homaccord on Perceived Levels of Anxiety in University Students
Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anxiety focused on measuring anxiety, students, examinations, Homeopathy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female, between the ages of 18 and 45;
- Registered University students;
- Participants must experience anxiety symptoms, manifesting six or more of the following criteria: muscle tension, increased perspiration, rapid heartbeat, headaches, stomach aches, agitation, irritability, hostility, fear, extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure, motor restlessness, procrastination, excessive worry, concentration difficulties, attention difficulties and memory problems;
- Participants must be writing a major examination one week after the study ends;
- Participants must have six or more of the symptoms relating to Picricum acidum and Phosphoricum acidum (Appendix D); and
- Participants must have a cell phone and on-line computer access.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Have been diagnosed with: A psychological anxiety disorder, Psychiatric disorders (Bipolar disorder, Depression), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Epilepsy.
- Are taking any chronic medication for anxiety or mood stabilizing
- Are pregnant or lactating
Sites / Locations
- University of Johannesburg
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Sucrose pillules
Homeopathic homaccord
Unmedicated sucrose pillules will be taken once daily, in the morning, 30 minutes after breakfast, for 14 days, up to 7 days before the first academic examination.
Sucrose pillules medicated with Picricum acidum and Phosphoricum acidum in potencies of 6CH, 30CH and 200CH. Pillules will be taken once daily, in the morning, 30 minutes after breakfast, for 14 days, up to 7 days before the first academic examination.