Welcome To Central Council for Research in Homeopathy(CCRH)

Introduction
About Us
Infrastructure
Staff Members
Services
Research Studies
Publication
Future Vision
Committees

Research Studies

The Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH), Shimla undertakes clinical and public health research activities tailored to the health needs of the population residing in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh.

1. Ongoing Research Studies

Effectiveness of Individualized Homoeopathic Medicine in Acne Vulgaris: A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Clinical Verification of 10 Homoeopathic Drugs: A multicentric, prospective, interventional single-arm clinical trial involving:
1. Benzinum Nitricum
2. Cheiranthus cheiri
3. Cimetidine
4. Coleus forskohlii
5. Cucurbita pepo
6. Cuscuta reflexa
7. Iberis amara
8. Justicia adhatoda
9. Omeprazole
10. Phyllanthus niruri
Individualized Homoeopathic Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis with Standard Physiotherapeutic Measures: A randomized, double-blind, multicentric, placebo-controlled trial (currently in pre-trial preparatory phase with committee approval).

2. Special Research OPDs

Dedicated outpatient clinics are being operated as part of focused research and service delivery:

Paediatrics Clinic
Rheumatology Clinic
Lifestyle Disorder Clinic

These OPDs facilitate data collection and patient care aligned with ongoing and future research protocols.

3. Public Health Programs

Swasthya Rakshan Programme: Health camps in five identified villages (April 2015–Aug 2018) benefitting 7965 patients; household surveys covering over 728 families.
Scheduled Caste Health Camps & Geriatric Healthcare: Conducted in 28 villages with >40% SC population; elderly screening using structured tools.
COVID-19 Prophylactic Distribution: Homoeopathic immune boosters provided to 5732 individuals including frontline workers.
AYUSH-64 Study: Enrolment of 55 COVID-19 positive home-isolated patients to assess effectiveness.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM):
- Distribution of Homoeopathic prophylactics to 3146 individuals focusing on geriatric and pediatric groups.
- Drug Utilization and Evaluation Study on the distribution of Arsenicum album 30 under AKAM initiative.
Menstrual Health Program – Phase I: Data collection conducted among school-going adolescent girls to assess menstrual health awareness and related issues.
SCSP Camp in Shimla: Assessment of prevalence of malnutrition and its individualized homoeopathic management among vulnerable SC populations.
Poshan Abhiyan (2020–21): Nutrition awareness sessions, Poshan Vatika plantations, kit distribution to SAM children and pregnant women, digital Poshan Panchayats, and outreach rallies.

Swachhta Pakhwada (Oct 2020): Awareness on hygiene and COVID-appropriate behaviour through both physical and online platforms, benefitting approx. 300 individuals.

Committees

Institutional Committees – Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH), Shimla

To ensure research integrity, scientific rigor, and ethical compliance, RRIH Shimla operates through dedicated institutional committees. These committees provide guidance, review protocols, and ensure the highest standards in the planning and execution of research activities.

1. Regional Scientific Advisory Committee (RSAC)

The Regional Scientific Advisory Committee plays a pivotal role in guiding the research direction and evaluating progress at the Institute. It reviews research activities against set objectives and timelines, helps identify region-specific research priorities, and recommends strategies to strengthen institutional output. The committee also evaluates new research proposals before submission to CCRH Headquarters for approval.

Composition:

· Dr. Manju Shree – Chairman

· Dr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj – Member

· Dr. Sushila Devi – Member

· Officer In-charge, RRI(H), Shimla – Member Secretary

· Nodal Officer(s)/Representative(s), CCRH – Member(s)

2. Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC)

The Institutional Ethical Committee ensures that all biomedical and clinical research involving human participants is conducted in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory frameworks. The committee reviews study protocols, monitors participant safety, and upholds informed consent practices to safeguard the rights and welfare of study subjects.

Composition:

· Dr. Ram Krishan Kaushal – Chairman
(Ex-Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics, IGMC, Shimla)

· Dr. Vinay Sagar – Member (Basic Scientist)
(Principal Scientist, Plant Pathology, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla)

· Dr. Sushma Sharma – Member (Clinician)
(Dr. Shubi’s Homoeopathy Clinic, Shimla)

· Dr. Surinder Mehta – Member (Clinician)
(Retired Homoeopathic Medical Officer & Registrar, Homoeopathic Council, Shimla)

· Dr. Prabhakar Mishra – Member (Clinician)
(Deputy Director (Technical), Directorate of AYUSH, Himachal Pradesh)

· Mr. Rahul Mahajan – Member (Legal Expert)
(LLB, PGDPM & LW)

· Sh. Vikram Kanwar – Member (NGO Representative / Social Scientist)
(Founder & Director, Human Hope Foundation, Shimla)

· Mrs. Anita Dulta – Member (Lay Person)
(Resident, Sector-3, New Shimla)

· Dr. Nitin Kumar Saklani – Member Secretary
(Officer In-charge, RRIH Shimla)

These committees reflect the institute's commitment to transparent, ethical, and quality-driven research governance, ensuring all research activities contribute meaningfully to public health and the advancement of Homoeopathy.

REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (H), SHIMLA

Officer Incharge

Dr.Nitin Kumar Saklani

Address : C – 5, Lane -1, Sector-2 Below B.C.S. New Shimla-171009 Himachal Pradesh HOMOEOPATHY Under-Central Council For Research Homoeopathy (An Autonomous Body Under Ministry Of Ayush)

Phone No : 0177-2670450

Email Id : rriihshimla[at]gmail[dot]com

ABDM ID : IN0210004138

Location :

Publication

The Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH), Shimla, functioning under the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has been a prominent contributor to clinical research, clinical verification, and evidence-based public health initiatives in the field of Homoeopathy. Since its inception, the institute has actively engaged in collaborative and institutional projects, supported by its dedicated scientific personnel.

I. Clinical Research Projects (Institutional & Collaborative)

Title	Duration	Details
Uterine Fibroid	June 2009 – Nov 2011	Oberai P. et al. A multicentric randomized clinical trial of homoeopathic medicines in fifty millesimal potencies vis-à-vis centesimal potencies on symptomatic uterine fibroids. IJRH 2016; 10(1):25–34.
Influenza Like Illness	June 2009 – Dec 2010	Chakraborty PS et al. Effect of individualized homoeopathic treatment in influenza like illness: a multicenter, single blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. IJRH 2013; 7:22–30.
Chronic Sinusitis (Observational)	2005 – 2010	Sharma SR et al. Clinical evaluation of homoeopathic medicines in sinusitis. IJRH 2008; 2(1):26–37.
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (RCT)	2012 – 2014	Study protocol published: IJRH 2014; 8(3):123–28. Manuscript under preparation.
Urolithiasis (RCT)	2012 – 2015	Data collection completed. Manuscript under review.
Acute Otitis Media (RCT)	Nov 2014 – Nov 2018	235 children enrolled out of 396 screened. Data under analysis.

II. Clinical Verification Studies (CCRH Multicentric Programs)

A. Clinical Verification of 23 Drugs (2010–2014)

Published in Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy:

· Iris tenax, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Tylophora indica, Curcuma longa, Cassia fistula, Alfalfa, Staphylococcinum, Ichthyolum, Ricinus communis.

B. Clinical Verification of 16 Drugs (2014–2018)

· Mygalela siodora, Cynodon dactylon, Ocimum canum, Formic acid, Mangifera indica, Aranea diadema, and exploratory analysis on predictive symptoms (e.g., headache in lesser-known drugs).

C. Clinical Verification of 08 Drugs

· Conducted under the ongoing CCRH verification program; manuscripts are under preparation and review.

III. Other Scientific Contributions.

A. Clinical Trials & Observational Research

1. Prajapati R, Saklani N, Biswas A. Utility of Boenninghausen’s Characteristics and Repertory by C. M. Boger in the treatment of acne vulgaris – An open-label, single arm, clinical trial. National Homoeo Recorder 2019;15(4):21-27.

2. Parewa M, Burman AS, Brahma A, Rutten L, Sadhukhan S, Misra P, Gupta B, Saklani N, Michael J, Basu A, Ali SS. Individualized homeopathic medicines in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot trial. Complementary Medicine Research. 2021 Mar 4;28(5):407-18.Psoralea corylifolia as an add-on in vitiligo – Pragmatic pilot trial. https://doi.org/10.1159/000514524

3. Srikanth N, Kumar A, Chandrasekhararao B, Singhal R, Yadav B, Khanduri S, Jameela S, Rai AK, Tripathi A, Rana R, Ahmad A. Disease characteristics, care-seeking behavior, and outcomes associated with the use of AYUSH-64 in COVID-19 patients in home isolation in India: A community-based cross-sectional analysis. Frontiers in public health. 2022 Jul 6;10:904279. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.904279

4. Dutta, Abhijit; Bhakta, Puja¹; Mir, Anaitulah Ahmed²; Singh, Suman; Saprunamei, Athia Sylvia²; Prajapati, Ramkripal³; Pandey, Deepak Kumar³; Anal, Ch. Lily⁴; Saklani, Nitin³; Goenka, Rachna¹; Singh, Subhas; Chattopadhyay, Abhijit²; Sharma, Pralay⁵; Sadhukhan, Satarupa; Ali, Sk Swaif⁶; Koley, Munmun⁷; Saha, Subhranil⁸. Factor Structure of the Bengali Version of the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study. Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry 37(3):p 319-327, Jul–Sep 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijsp.ijsp_71_20

5. Saklani NK, Prajapati, R. Utility of Kent's Repertory in the treatment of candidiasis: An open labelled, Single arm, interventional clinical trial. Int J High Dilution Res [Internet].2024 Mar. 14[cited 2024 Mar. 15]; 23 (cf): 16 https://doi.org/10.51910/ijhdr.v23icf.1294

6. Add-on Psoralea corylifolia mother tincture external application to individualized homoeopathic medicines in treatment of vitiligo: Open, randomized, pragmatic, pilot trial. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aimed.2021.03.003

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B. Public Health & Clinical Insights

7. Post-COVID complications – Managed through “Swiftly, Safely and Sweetly” approach. https://spaka.in/post-covid-19-complication-and-their-management-through-swiftly-safely-and-sweetly-mode-of-treatment-homoeopathy.html

8. Hot water epilepsy – Homoeopathic case management. https://spaka.in/hot-water-epilepsy-its-clinical-presentation-and-management-through-swiftly-safely-and-sweetly-mode-of-treatment-homoeopathy.html

9. Dengue – Prevention and therapeutic approach via Homoeopathy. https://spaka.in/dengue-its-clinical-presentation-and-management-through-homeopathy.html

10. COVID 19 its battle to survive along with human beings in this ecosystem: and its management through "Swiftly, Safely and Sweetly" Mode of treatment- Homoeopathy. https://spaka.in/covid-19-its-battle-to-survive-along-with-human-beings-in-this-ecosystem-and-its-management-through-swiftly-safely-and-sweetly-mode-of-treatment-homoeopathy-2.html

C. Research Methodology & Reviews

11. Saklani NK. Nayak C. Writing effective introduction: Why and how. The Homoeopathic Heritage. Volume 49. No. 3. June 2023. Page No. 24.

12. Saklani N. Verma B. Unveiling the current landscape of clinical Research in Homoeopathy- where do we stand. Vol. 49. No. 8. November 2023. 59-66.

13. Saklani NK. “Exploring the potential of Homoeopathy: A detailed examination of Systematic Review and Meta- analysis procedure- weighing the Pros and Cons”. Int J High Dilution Res [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 21 ;23(cf):61-73. Available from: https://www.highdilution.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/1406

14. Saklani N. Hypertension: Detection, Evaluation and Its Managment. The Homoeopathic Heritage. Vol. 49, No. 7, October 2023. 68-72.

D. Case Reports & Evidence-Based Outcomes

14. Management of Lichen planus nodularis through indiviudalized Homoeopathy – A Case report. https://doi.org/10.70805/ija-care.v8i4.643

15. Management of Geographic tongue with individualized Homoeopathy – Evidence-based case report. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1782224

16. Saklani NK, Verma D, Verma B. Reviving hope: a homeopathic triumph over pancreatic necrosis with ascites: evidence-based case report. Homœopathic Links. 2025 Jun 10. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1806846

IV. Ongoing Public Health Research Programs

The institute has recently completed field-based data collection for several important public health initiatives and submitted the datasets to CCRH Headquarters for centralized analysis and publication:

1. Menstrual Health Program – Phase 1

Data collected from school-going adolescent girls to assess menstrual hygiene awareness and health-related challenges, aiming to integrate preventive Homoeopathic care.

2. Drug Utilization and Evaluation Study under AKAM

Arsenicum album 30 was distributed under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign. A follow-up study to assess drug utilization patterns, compliance, and perceived effectiveness was completed.

3. Prevalence of Malnutrition under SCSP

As part of the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) initiative, field camps were conducted to gather baseline nutritional data. The goal is to evaluate the scope of Homoeopathy in nutritional support and preventive care.

All data from the above programs have been compiled and shared with CCRH Headquarters, New Delhi, for detailed processing, analysis, and publication.

These efforts underscore RRIH Shimla’s continuing leadership in advancing evidence-based Homoeopathic research, community health integration, and collaborative public health innovation in alignment with the goals of the Ministry of AYUSH.