A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Homeopathic Treatment for Long COVID

A small-scale test of the intervention, trial design and methods to explore the cumulative effectiveness of two commonly used prescribing strategies for patients with long COVID: Treatment A - prescribing a specific homeopathic remedy for long COVID, plus or minus Treatment B - a course of individually tailored treatment by a homeopath. Both interventions compared to usual care

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults who experienced acute COVID-19 at least 12 weeks ago * A medical diagnosis of long COVID (diagnosis by a healthcare professional, documentation from an NHS long COVID clinic, or equivalent formal medical verification) * At least one recognized long COVID symptom according to NHS criteria * Agreement to be contacted again and interest in participating in research. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have not had acute COVID-19 * Those who have not received a medical diagnosis of long COVID * Those not currently experiencing symptoms (MYMOP average score 1 or less) * Inability to give informed consent * Inability to complete online forms and receive zoom calls * Those currently under homeopathic treatment * Those who have started a new medication or treatment for long COVID within the past month * Those suffering from life threatening conditions