SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2001
Homoeopathy for induction of labour.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2001. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 92 citations in OpenAlex.
- Assessing the magnitude of reporting bias in trials of homeopathy: a cross-sectional study and meta-analysis.BMJ evidence-based medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Oral misoprostol for induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014Pooled it
- Morning versus evening induction of labour for improving outcomes.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Intravenous oxytocin alone for cervical ripening and induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009Pooled it
- Mifepristone for induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009Pooled it
- Hyaluronidase for cervical ripening and induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2006Pooled it
- Breast stimulation for cervical ripening and induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2005Pooled it
- Homoeopathy for induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001Pooled it
- Oestrogens alone or with amniotomy for cervical ripening or induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001Pooled it
- Extra-amniotic prostaglandin for induction of labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001Pooled it
- Recent advances in the induction of labor.F1000Research · 2019Review
- Effect of Homeopathy on Pain Intensity and Quality Of Life of Students With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Iranian Red Crescent medical journal · 2016Article
- Watchful waiting or induction of labour--a matter of informed choice: identification, analysis and critical appraisal of decision aids and patient information regarding care options for women with uncomplicated singleton late and post term pregnancies: a review.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2015Review
- Complementary and alternative drug therapy versus science-oriented medicine.German medical science : GMS e-journal · 2015Article
- Morning versus evening induction of labour for improving outcomes.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009Article
- Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2007Article
- Repositioning Individualized Homeopathy as a Psychotherapeutic Technique With Resolvable Ethical Dilemmas.Journal of evidence-based integrative medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThis is one of series of reviews of cervical ripening and labour induction using standardised methodology. Homoeopathy involves the use, in dilution, of substances which cause symptoms in their undiluted form. A type of herb, 'caulophyllum' is one type of homoeopathic therapy that has been used to induce labour.
objectivesTo determine the effects of homoeopathy for third trimester cervical ripening or induction of labour. SEARCH STRATEGY: The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group Trials Register, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register and bibliographies of relevant papers. Last searched: March 2001. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials comparing homeopathy used for third trimester cervical ripening or labour induction with placebo/no treatment or other methods listed above it on a predefined list of labour induction methods. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: A generic strategy has been developed to deal with the large volume and complexity of trial data relating to labour induction. This involved a two-stage method of data extraction. The initial data extraction was done centrally. MAIN
resultsOne trial involving 40 women was included in the review. This trial was placebo controlled and double blind, but the quality was not high. Insufficient information was available on the method of randomisation and the study lacked clinically meaningful outcomes. This trial demonstrated no differences in any outcome between the treatment and control group. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsThere is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of caulophyllum as a method of induction. It is likely that the demand for complementary medicine will continue and women will continue to consult a homoeopath during their pregnancy. Although caulophyllum is a commonly used homoeopathic therapy to induce labour, the treatment strategy used in this trial may not reflect routine practice of homoeopathy. It may be more appropriate to undertake further evaluation of individualised homeopathic therapies for induction of labour in future clinical trials.
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