Placebo effect only for homoeopathic medicines used for childhood asthma

摘要

Homoeopathic remedies are no better than placebo in improving the quality of life of children with mild to moderate asthma, a new study suggests (Thorax 2003; 58: 317). The authors point out that homoeopathic medicines are frequently used in the United Kingdom to treat asthma in children but say there is "no clear evidence" that they are superior to placebo.