Orientations récentes de la recherche clinique en homéopathie

In the absence of new meta-analyses or general reviews relating to clinical research in homeopathy, the most relevant recent publications concern observational studies in allergology (asthma, atopic eczema) and otorhinolaryngology, mainly into acute otitis where a controlled clinical trial is envisaged. New socio-economic studies highlight the contribution of homeopathy in Italy, Brazil and France, while in developing countries, the benefit of homeopathic remedies in chronic pathologies, such as diabetic neuropathy or tuberculous lymphadenitis, is currently being studied. Finally, proposals have been put forward for an assessment of homeopathy taking into account its singularity, in particular the concept of quantum nonlocality which can be applied to high dilutions and which can have a bearing on the organisation of clinical trials, particularly for the placebo group.