Year: 2026 | Month: April | Volume: 13 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 552-562
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260457
Effectiveness of Individualized Homoeopathic Remedies in Managing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
Dr. N. Hinduja1, Dr. Gunda Sridhar2, Dr. Sneha Bevinamarad3
1PG Scholar Part II, Department of Repertory and Case taking, 2Professor, PG Guide, Department of Repertory and Case taking, 3Professor, H.O.D, PG Guide, Department of Repertory and Case taking
MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana.
Corresponding Author: Dr. N. Hinduja
ABSTRACT
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social communication and restricted, repetitive behaviors affecting over 2 million individuals in India (prevalence of 1.4%). Homoeopathy offers individualized treatment.
Objectives: 1) To evaluate the effectiveness of individualized homoeopathic remedies selected in managing ASD. 2) To identify the most frequently indicated remedies.
Methods: A prospective, open-label, single-arm pilot study on 10 children (2-12 years) diagnosed with ASD (DSM-V) criteria at MNR Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital from 2023 to 2025. Individualized homoeopathic remedies were prescribed based on totality of symptoms. The Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA) was used to assess outcomes at baseline and after 12 months of treatment. Statistical analysis was a paired t-test using GraphPad Prism software.
Results: The mean age was 6.2 years, (80%, n=8) were male. Stramonium was the most prescribed remedy (50%, n=5), followed by Tarentula hispanica (30%, n=3) and Carcinosin (20%, n=2). The 200C potency was used in 90% of cases (n=9). The mean ISAA score reduced from 122.80 ± 6.36 at baseline to 76.20 ± 5.43 post-treatment, showing a mean reduction of 46.60 points (95% CI: 41.60 to 51.60). The paired t-test demonstrated extreme statistical significance (t = 21.0661, df = 9, p < 0.0001). All 10 patients (100%) showed clinical improvement, with 5 patients (50%) showing marked improvement (>40% reduction) and 5 patients (50%) showing moderate improvement (30-40% reduction). No adverse events reported.
Conclusion: Individualized homoeopathic treatment showed statistically and clinically significant improvement in children with ASD. Stramonium, Tarentula hispanica, and Carcinosin were frequently indicated. Larger controlled studies are warranted.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Homoeopathy, ISAA scale, pediatric.
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