Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Picricum Acidum and Phosphoricum Acidum Homaccord on Perceived Levels of Anxiety in University Students

Lead Sponsor:

University of Johannesburg

Conditions:

Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Increased levels of stress and anxiety are experienced by many students. Stress can have a negative influence on academic outcome and performance, as well as on the student's mental health. Convention...

Detailed Description

This study will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, conducted over a two-week period at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Health Clinic, Doornfontein Campus. Thirty university s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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

  • • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02208726

Start Date

September 1 2013

End Date

August 1 2014

Last Update

May 17 2016

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University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2028