Individualised homoeopathy reduces weekly bedwetting episodes in children with nocturnal enuresis.
A double-blind RCT in children with nocturnal enuresis found that individualised homoeopathy significantly reduced weekly bedwetting episodes compared to placebo, with a median reduction of -2.4 nights per week (p < 0.04). The study included 451 participants across five studies, but this specific finding comes from one RCT.
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Individualised homoeopathy reduces weekly bedwetting episodes in children with nocturnal enuresis. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 44/100 (low).
The Claim
Individualised homoeopathy reduces weekly bedwetting episodes in children with nocturnal enuresis.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Treatments for Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review According to the Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine. (Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Homoeopathic remedy selected based on individual symptoms
- ▸Administration of highly diluted substance
- ▸Unknown mechanism of action
- ▸Reported reduction in bedwetting frequency
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Limited number of studies (only one RCT for enuresis)
- ▸High risk of bias in some included studies (e.g., open-label trial)
- ▸Small sample size overall (451 participants across all studies)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is individualised homoeopathy?▼
Individualised homoeopathy involves selecting a remedy based on the patient's unique physical, emotional, and mental symptoms, rather than using a standard remedy for a condition.
How significant was the reduction in bedwetting?▼
The median reduction was -2.4 nights per week, which was statistically significant (p < 0.04) compared to placebo.
Were there any side effects?▼
No serious adverse effects were reported in any of the included studies.
Is this evidence strong enough to recommend homoeopathy for bedwetting?▼
No, the authors caution that the number and quality of studies are limited, and larger, high-quality trials are needed before recommendations can be made.
References
- 1.Upreti K, Frass M. “Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Treatments for Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review According to the Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine..” Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. PMID: 41597053 DOI: 10.3390/children13010045