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