Research and Publications

From Clinic to Community: Evidence That Matters

Evidence-Informed Practice

Bridging Science, Society, and Human-Centred Care

A passionate advocate for inclusive research, Dr. Sharma’s scholarship often focuses on real-world applications, culturally responsive models, and community-based interventions.

With a foundation in homeopathy and dietetics, and a career that includes serving as a Senior Medical Officer with the Government of Rajasthan, she brings a unique blend of clinical excellence, scientific insight, and compassionate leadership. Her work continues to inspire and impact through education, research, and her grassroots initiative, Gyansanjeevani, which supports inclusive and culturally responsive approaches to healing.

Research, Reflection & Reach

Scientific Publications

Explore her peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and collaborative studies that embody her vision of healing informed by evidence, empathy, and equity.

1. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma, Sharma S (2007). Research trial of homeopathy as complementary with DOTS in treatment of relapsed TB. Abstracts from the International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research: May 11-13, Munich, Germany. Forsch Komplementmed. 2007 Apr; 14 Suppl 1: vii-viii, 1-53.
2. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma S, Chand K (2007). An Adjuvant To Chemotherapy Improves Clinical Outcome In Relapsed Pulmonary Tuberculosis. At the International Union Against Tuberculosis & Lung Disease, held in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia, August 4. International Union Against TB & Lung Disease – Eastern Region Conference.
3. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma A (2010). Treating renal calculi of size5-13mm with homoeopathy: A Retrospective study. At the 19th Wonca World Conference of Family Doctors; held in Cancun, Mexico: May 19-23. Wonca Conference Proceedings,
4. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma A (2010). A randomized, double-blind Placebo controlled crossover trial of Homoeopathy in patients with chronic non-malignant pain. At the 19th Wonca World Conference of Family Doctors; held in Cancun, Mexico: May 19-23. Wonca Proceedings.
5. Sharma N, Sharma S, Rajendra A (2010). Efficacy of homoeopathy in the treatment of pedunculated warts of head and neck. At the International congress of complementary medicine research (ICCMR), held in Tromso, Norway: May 19-21. ICCMR (International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research) 2010. Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur, October 2010, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 81–82|
6. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma A (2010). Effect of ultramolecular Homeopathic medicines for Prevention of pediatric heatstroke Medicine; In proceedings of the 13th ICEM (International Conference on Emergency Medicine). Singapore, June 9-12.
7. Sharma N, Sharma S, Shekhawat U (2010). Efficacy of homoeopathy in treatment of iron deficiency anemia. In: Proceedings of the 3rd European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM), Berlin, December 3-4 December. European Society of Integrative Medicine.
8. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma S (2011). Effects of adjuvant homeopathic treatment in Multi drug resistance tuberculosis: a pilot study. In: Proceedings of the European Congress of Homeopathy. Riga, Latvia, 18–21 May.
9. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma S (2011). A randomized placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of homoeopathy as adjutant in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. In: Proceedings of the 42nd World Conference on Lung Health. Lille, France, October 26-30 October. International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease.
10. Sharma S, Sharma N, Sharma CM (2012). A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled crossover trial of homeopathy in patients with chronic non malignant pain. Pain Practice; 12(Suppl 1):53.
11. Sharma N, Sharma RG (2012). Homeopathy improves lung functions and quality of life in patients with COPD: a single blind, randomized controlled trial. In: Proceedings of the 19th Wonca Asia Pacific Regional Conference. Jeju, Korea, May 24-27. World Organization of Family Doctors.
12. Sharma N, Sharma RG (2012). Randomised phase II trial of homeopathy to prevent post treatment impairment of pulmonary tuberculosis. In: Proceedings of the 6th IPCRG World Conference, Edinburgh, UK, April 25-28; IPCRG; pg 47-48.
13. Sharma N, Sharma S (2012). Using homeopathy for treatment of PTSD and depression in child laborers. In: Proceedings of the International Society for Affective Disorders Congress. London, UK, April 18 – 20. International Society for Affective Disorders (ISAD)
14. Sharma S, Sharma N (2012). Long term evaluation of homeopathy on post treatment impairment of pulmonary tuberculosis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 12 (Suppl 1): P223.
15. Sharma S, Sharma N, Sharma R (2012). Accelerating the healing of bone fracture using homeopathy: a prospective, randomized double-blind controlled study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine; 12(Suppl 1):O61.
16. Sharma N, Sharma S, Shekhawat U (2012). Effect of homeopathy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding. Special Issue: Abstracts of the RCOG 10th International Scientific Congress 2012, 5‐8 June 2012, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. BJOG; 119 (Suppl s1): 195–196.
17. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma S (2013). Individualized homeopathy as an adjuvant in treatment for hypertension in older adults: Results from randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. 8th Annual International Congress of Complementary Medicine Research, ICCMR 2013. London, 11-13 April, 2013. Forsch Komplementmed 2013;20(Suppl 1):1-124.
18. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2013). Homeopathy as an add-on therapy in patients with resistant hypertension. In: proceedings of the International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (IRCIMH), Florida, USA, May 13-16. International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR).
19. Sharma N, Ameta A, Sharma S (2013). Effect of homeopathy on chronic tension-type headache: a pragmatic, randomised controlled single blind trial. Journal of Headache and Pain; 14(Suppl 1): P56. Published online 2013 Feb 21.
20. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2015). Randomized controlled trial of homeopathy compared with treatment as usual for insomnia in patients with cancer. In the International Conference on Hospice & Palliative Care, Orlando, USA, August 31-September 02. Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine.
21. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2016). Effects of homeopathy treatment in reducing symptom distress among breast cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial. In: Proceedings of the International Cancer Study & Therapy Conference, Baltimore, USA, April 4-6.
22. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma S (2016). Randomized placebo controlled study of homeopathy supplementation in pulmonary tuberculosis: Effect on treatment outcome. Conference abstracts from the 9th European Congress for Integrative Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, Spetember 09-11. European Journal of Integrative Medicine 8S (2016) I–iii.
23. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2016). Homeopathy treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in Breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Conference abstracts of the 2nd World Congress Breast Cancer, Phoenix, USA, September 19-21. Cancer Sci Ther 2016, 8:8(Suppl); pg 105.
24. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2016). Effect of homeopathy on fatigue, anxiety and depression during chemotherapy for breast cancer. In: Proceedings of the 14th World Cancer Conference, Dubai, UAE, November 21-23.
25. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2016). Homeopathy for the prevention of radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer: Randomized placebo controlled trial. Conference abstract of the 3rd World Congress on Women’s Health and Breast Cancer; London,UK, October 3-5. Journal of Cancer Science Therapy 2016, 8:10(Suppl).
26. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2016). Randomized controlled Trial of Homeopathy for Panic Disorder. Conference abstracts of the 13th International Conference on Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, London, UK, October 03-04.
27. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017) The effect of Individualized homeopathy on Cesarean post-operative pain: randomized controlled trial. In: proceedings of the 1st World congress on Maternal Fetal Neonatal Medicine, London, UK, April 24-26.
28. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Using homeopathy to treat sore nipples in breastfeeding women: Randomized single blind controlled trial. In: proceedings of the 1st world congress on maternal fetal neonatal medicine, London, UK, April 24-26.
29. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Effect of homeopathy on sleep quality and fatigue in post partum women: Randomized controlled trial. In: proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Congress on Women’s Health, Washington DC, USA, April 28-30. Academy of Women’s Health.
30. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Homeopathy for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial. In: proceedings of the International Conference on Trauma and Mental Health, Jerusalem, Israel, May 21-23. European Society of Traumatic Stress Studies.
31. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Effect of Homeopathy on Postpartum Depression, Fatigue and Quality of life. 2nd International Conference on Reproductive Health; San Antonio, USA, December 1-2. Published in official journal: Reproductive system & sexual disorders: Current research.
32. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Effect of Homeopathy on pain, anxiety and self-efficacy during child birth: Randomized controlled trial. In the 3rd World Congress on Midwifery and Women’s Health , London, UK, October 02-04. Journal of Womens Health, Issues Care.
33. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). The effects of individualized homeopathy in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Pain Relief, 6:5(Suppl) pg 63.
34. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2018) Individualized Homeopathy Treatment for children with generalized anxiety disorders: A randomized wait-list controlled trial. In the 47th Global Nursing & Healthcare Conference, London, UK, March 1-3. Journal of Nursing Care 2018, Volume 7: pg 87.
35. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2017). Homeopathy for Post-traumatic stress disorder in battered women: Results from Randomized controlled trial. In: proceedings of the International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health, Baltimore, USA, May 8-10. Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health.
36. Sharma N, Sharma S, Sharma RG (2018). The Effect of homeopathy on Sleep among Elderly: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial. In: proceedings of the 8th International Conference on, Geriatrics Gerontology & Palliative Nursing, Barcelona, Spain, July 30-31.
37. Sharma N, Sharma RG, Sharma S (2018). Homeopathy treatment for functional abdominal pain in children: Randomised placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Care 2018, Volume 4, pg 49.

Philosophy of Care and Practice

Integrative Care for the Individual and the Community

Community-Based Participatory Research

Dr. Sadhana Sharma has served as both Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I) in several Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) studies focused on integrative health, public wellness, and inclusive healthcare delivery. Her leadership in these projects reflects a commitment to ethical, collaborative inquiry that centers community voices and real-world impact.

Policy Input and Advocacy

She has authored and co-authored 18 reports for global campaigns and partnered programs that have informed local and regional strategies, particularly in the areas of maternal health, nutrition, and community-based interventions. Her work bridges clinical realities with policy frameworks—ensuring that the voices of underserved communities are reflected in decision-making processes.

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