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1 Carlini, E.A.; Braz, S.; Landfranco R.P. et al.
Efeito hipnótico de medicacao homeopática e do placebo
Avaliacao pela técnica de "duplo-cego" e "cruzamento"
Rev Ass Med Brasil, 1987, 33, 83-88
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
2 Dorn, M.
Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit von Baldrian versus Oxazepam bei nichtorganischen und nicht-psychiatrischen Insomnien: Eine randomisierte, doppelblinde, klinische Vergleichsstudie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7, 79-84
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oxazeptan, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
3 Francis, A.J.P.; Dempster, R.J.W.
Effect of valerian, Valeriana edulis, on sleep difficulties in children with intellectual deficits: randomised trial
Phytomed, 2002, 9(4), 273-279
ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
4 Coxeter, P.D.; Schluter, P.J.; Eastwood, H.L.; Nikles, C.J.; Glasziou, P.P.
Valerian does not appear to reduce symptoms for patients with chronic insomnia in general practice using a series of randomised n-of-1 trials
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(4), 215-222
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana, n-of-1 trial
5 Farag, N.H.; Mills, P.J.
A randomized-controlled trial of the effects of a traditional herbal supplement on sleep onset insomnia
Complement Ther Med, 2003, 11(4), 223-225
Ayurveda, aloeweed, Glycyrrhiza, liquorice root, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nardostachys jatamansi, Phytomedicine, Piper, Piper nigrum, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, Sleep disorders, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia, Valeriana, Withania, Withania somnifera, ginger
6 Lehrl, S.
Clinical efficacy of kava extract WS 1490 in sleep disturbances associated with anxiety disorders
Results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
J Affect Disord, 2004, 78, 101-110
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
7 Cutler, M.J.; Holland, B.S.; Stupski, B.A.; Gamber, R.G.; Smith, M.L.
Cranial manipulation can alter sleep latency and sympathetic nerve activity in humans
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 103-108
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Vegetative nervous system
8 Soden, K.; Vincent, K.; Craske, S.; Lucas, C.; Ashley, S.
A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 87-92
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain
9 Lewith, G.T.; Godfrey, A.D.; Prescott, P.
A single-blinded, randomized pilot study evaluating the aroma of Lavendula angustifolia as a treatment for mild insomnia
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 631-637
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
10 Terman, M.; Terman, J.S.
Treatment of seasonal affective disorder with a high-output negative ionizer
J Altern Complement Med, 1995, 1(1), 87-92
Bioenergetics, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, seasonal affective disorder
11 Jacobs, B.P.; Bent, S.; Tice, J.A.; Blackwell, T.; Cummings, S.R.
An Internet-based randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Kava and Valerian for anxiety and insomnia
Medicine, 2005, 84, 197-207
Anxiety, Kava, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
12 Koetter, U.; Butterwerk, V.; Brattström, A.
Hops contribute to the clinical efficacy of a fixed valerian hops extract combination in patients with primary insomnia
A placebo controlled, double-blind, randomized and prospective clinical trial
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S11
hop, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
13 Dimpfel, W.
Akute Wirksamkeit eines Baldrian-Trockenextraktes auf die Schlaftiefe beim Menschen
Eine doppelblinde, randomisierte, plazebokontrollierte Studie im parallelen Design
Z Phytother, 2006, 27(Kongressband), S20
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
14 Yurtkuran, M.; Alp, A.; Yurtkuran, M.; Dilek, K.
A modified yoga-based exercise program in hemodialysis patients
A randomized controlled study
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 164-171
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Renal insufficiency, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Yoga
15 Sjöling, M.; Rolleri, M.; Englund, E.
Auricular acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in the treatment of women who have insomnia
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(1), 39-46
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
16 Dimpfel, W.; Suter, A.A.
Sleep improving effects of a single dose administration of a valerian/hops fluid extract
A double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled sleep-EEG study in a parallel design using the electrohypnogram
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S23 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
hop, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
17 Kalman, D.S.; Feldman, S.; Feldman, R.; Schwartz, H.I.; D.R. Krieger; Garrison, R.
Effect of a proprietary Magnolia and Phellodendron extract on stress levels in healthy women
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Nutrition J, 2008, 7, (1-16) (Internet)
Anxiety, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Menopause, Phellodendron, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stress
18 Taibi, D.M.; Vitiello, M.V.; Barsness, S.; Elmer, G.W.; Anderson, G.D.; Landis C.A.
A randomized clinical trial of valerian fails to improve self-reported, polysomnographic, and actigraphic sleep in older women with insomnia
Sleep Med, 2009, 10(3), 319-328
Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
19 Wang, X.Y.; Yuan, S.; Yang, H.Y.; Sun, Y.M.; Cheng, F.P.; Zhang, C.L.; Huang, X.C.
Abdominal acupuncture for insomnia in women
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Acupunct Electrother Res, 2008, 33, 33-41
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 Cuellar, N.G.; Ratcliffe, S.J.
Does valerian improve sleepiness and symptom severity in people with restless legs syndrome?
Altern Ther Health Med, 2009, 15(2), 22-28
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Restless legs syndrome, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
21 Koetter, U.; Schrader, E.; Käufeler, R.; Brattström, A.
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, prospective clincal study to demonstrate clinical efficacy of a fixed Valerian Hops extract combination (ZE91019) in patients suffering from non-organic sleep disorder
Phytother Res, 2007, 21(9), 847-851
hop, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
22 Taibi, D.M.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.
A feasibility study of valerian extract for sleep disturbance in person with arthritis
Biol Res Nurs, 2009, 10(4), 409-417
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
23 Li, C.-Y.; Chen, S.-C.; Li, C.-Y.; Gau, M.-L.; Huang, C.-M.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese postpartum women
Midwifery, 2011, 27(2), 181-186
Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics
24 Reza, H.; Kian, N.; Pouresmail, Z.; Masood, K.; Bagher, M.S.S.; Cheraghi, M.A.
The effect of acupressure on quality of sleep in Iranian elderly nursing home residents
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 81-85
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Lee, S.Y.; Baek, Y.H.; Park, S.U.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Kim, Y.S.; Jung, W.S.
Intradermal acupuncture on shen-men and nei-kuan acupoints improves insomnia in stroke patients by reducing the sympathetic nervouos acitvity
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(6), 1013-1021
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
26 Naudé, D.F.; Couchman, I.M.S.; Maharaj, A.
Chronic primary insomnia
Efficacy of homeopathic simillimum
Homeopathy, 2010, 99(1), 63-68
Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
27 Li, L.F.; Lu, J.H.
Clinical observation on acupuncture treatment of intractable insomnia
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(1), 21-22
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Cornu, C.; Remontet, L.; Noel-Baron, F.; Nicolas, A.; Feugier-Favier, N.; Roy, P.; Claustrat, B.; Saadatian-Elahi, M.; Kassai, B.
A dietary supplement to improve the quality of sleep
A randomized placebo controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 29; (1-9)
Nutrition/diet, hop, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
29 Kuratsune, H.; Umigai, N.; Takeno, R.; Kajimoto, Y.; Nakano, T.
Effect of crocetin from Gardenia jasminoides Ellis on sleep
A pilot study
Phytomed, 2010, 17(11), 840-843
gardenia; cape jasmin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
30 Chan, M.F.; Chan, E.A.; Mok, E.
Effects of music on depression and sleep quality in elderly people
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(3-4), 150-159
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
31 Huang, W.; Bliwise, D.L.; Carnevale, C.V.; Kutner, N.G.
Acupuncture for pain and sleep in knee osteoarthritis
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2010, 58(6), 1218-1220
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Sun, J.L.; Sung, M.S.; Huang, M.Y.; Cheng, G.C.; Lin, C.C.
Effectiveness of acupressure for residents of long-term care facilities with insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2010, 47(7), 798-805
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
33 Serfaty, M.A.; Osborne, D.; Buszewicz, M.J.; Blizard, R.; Raven, P.W.
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of treatment as usual plus exogenous slow-release melatonin (6 mg) or placebo for sleep disturbance and depressed mood
Int Clin Psychopharmacol, 2010, 25(3), 132-142
Depression, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Melatonin
34 Zollman, F.S.; Larson, E.B.; Wasek-Throm, L.K.; Cyborski, C.M.; Bode, R.K.
Acupuncture for treatment of insomnia in patients with traumatic brain injury
A pilot intervention study
J Head Trauma Rehabil, 2012, 27(2), 135-142
Acupuncture, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
35 Nakamura, Y.; Lipschitz, D.L.; Landward, R.; Kuhn, R.; West, G.
Two sessions of sleep-focused mind-body bridging improve self-reported symptoms of sleep and PTSD in veterans
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Psychosom Res, 2011, 70(4), 335-345
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
36 Zhang, Y.F.; Ren, G.F.; Zhang, X.C.
Acupuncture plus cupping for treating insomnia in college students
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(3), 185-189
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
37 Frisk, J.; Källström, A.C.; Wall, N.; Fredrikson, M.; Hammar, M.
Acupuncture improves health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) and sleep in women with breast cancer and hot flushes
Support Care Cancer, 2012, 20(4), 715-724
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Gross, C.R.; Kreitzer, M.J.; Reilly-Spong, M.; Wall, M.; Winbush, N.Y.; Patterson, R.; Mahowald, M.; Cramer-Bornemann, M.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction versus pharmacotherapy for chronic primary insomnia
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Explore, 2011, 7(2), 76-87
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
39 Barton, D.L.; Atherton, P.J.; Bauer, B.A.; Moore, D.F. jr.; Mattar, B.I.; Lavasseur, B.I.; Rowland, K.M. jr.; Zon, R.T.; Lelindqwister, N.A.; Nagargoje, G.G.; Morgenthaler, T.I.; Sloan, J.A.; Loprinzi, C.L.
The use of Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) in improving sleep in patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer
A phase III randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study (NCCTG trial, N01C5)
J Support Oncol, 2011, 9(1), 24-31
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
40 Yeung, W.F.; Chung, K.F.; Tso, K.C.; Zhang, S.P.; Zhang, Z.I.; Ho, L.M.
Electroacupuncture for residual insomnia associated with major depressive disorder
A randomized controlled trial
Sleep, 2011, 34(6), 807-815
Acupuncture, Depression, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 Freire, A.O.; Sugai, G.C.M.; Togeiro, S.M.; Mello, L.E.; Tufik, S.
Immediate effect of acupuncture on the sleep pattern of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea
Acupunct Med, 2010, 28(3), 115-119
Acupuncture, Apnea, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Kunz, D.; Mahlberg, R.
A two-part, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of exogenous melatonin in REM sleep behaviour disorder
J Sleep Res, 2010, 19, 591-596
Chronobiology, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Melatonin
43 Ngan, A.; Conduit, R.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality
Phytother Res, 2011, 25, 1153-1159
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, maracuia, Passiflora incarnata, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Tea
44 Busch, A.J.; Webber, S.C.; Brachaniec, M.; Bidonde, J.; Bello-Haas, V.D.; Danilyw, A.D. Overend, T.J.; Richards, R.S.; Sawant, A.; Schachter, C.L.
Exercise therapy for Fibromyalgia
Curr Pain Headache Rep, 2011, 2011 July 5 (epub ahead of print), 358-367
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Review (CR), Chronic pain, Strength training
45 Dormaenen, A.; Heimdal, M.R.; Arfwedson Wang, C.E.; Grimsgaard, A.S.
Depression in postmenopause
A study on a subsample of the acupuncture on hot flushes among menopausal women (ACUFLASH)
Menopause, 2011, 18(5), 525-530
Acupuncture, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 Chien, L.-W.; Cheng, S.L.; Liu, C.F.
The effect of lavender aromatherapy on autonomic nervous system in midlife women with insomnia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 740813; (1-8)
Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Menopause, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Vegetative nervous system
47 Zick, S.M.; Wright, B.D.; Sen, A.; Arnedt, J.T.
Preliminary examination of the efficacy and safety of a standardized chamomile extract for chronic primary insomnia
A randomized placebo-controlled pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 78; (1-8)
Chamomilla, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
48 Chen, M.-C.; Liu, H.-E.; Huang, H.-Y.; Chiou, A.-F.
The effect of a simple traditional exercise programme (Baduanjin exercise) on sleep quality of older adults
A randomized controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2012, 49(3), 265-273
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
49 Afonso, R.F.; Hachul, H.; Kozasa, E.H.; Souza Oliveira, D.; Goto, V.; Rodrigues, D.; Tufik, S.; Leite, J.R.
Yoga decreases insomnia in postmenopausal women
A randomized clinical trial
Menopause, 2012, 19(2), 186-193
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Yoga
50 Ko, H.J.; Youn, C.H.
Effects of laughter therapy on depression, cognition and sleep among the community-dwelling, elderly
Geriatr Gerontol Int, 2011, 11(3), 267-274
Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, laughter therapy
51 Feng, Y.; Wang, X.Y.; Li, S.D.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, H.M.; Li, M.; Cao, K.; Ye, Y.F.; Zhang, Z.
Clinical research of acupuncture on malignant tumor patients for improving depression and sleep quality
J Trad Chin Med, 2011, 31(3), 199-202
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
52 Moeini, M.; Khadibi, M.; Bekhradi, R.; Mahmoudian, S.A.; Nazari, F.
Effect of aromatherapy on the quality of sleep in ischemic heart disease patients hospitalized in intensive care units of heart hospitals of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2010, 15(4), 234-239
Aromatherapy, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lavendula, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Intensivmedizin
53 Pigeon, W.R.; Carr, M.; Gorman, C.; Perlis, M.L.
Effects of a tart cherry juice beverage on the sleep of older adults with insomnia
A pilot study
J Med Food, 2010, 13(3), 579-583
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus cerasus, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Sleep disorders
54 Howatson, G.; Bell, P.G.; Tallent, J.; Middleton, B.; McHugh, M.P.; Ellis, J.
Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality
Eur J Nutr, 2012, 51, 909-916
Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus cerasus, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Sleep disorders, Melatonin
55 Chan, A.S.; Wong, Q.Y.; Sze, S.L.; Kwong, P.P.; Han, Y.M.; Cheung, M.C.
A Chinese Chan-based mind-body intervention improves sleep on patients with depression
A randomized controlled trial
Scientific World J, 2012, 2012, 235206; (1-10)
Depression, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
56 Hirokawa, K.; Nishimoto, T.; Taniguchi, T.
Effects of lavender aroma on sleep quality in healthy Japanese students
Percept Motor Skills, 2012, 114(1), 111-122
Aromatherapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
57 Agosta, C.; Atlante, M.; Benvenuti, C.
Randomized controlled study on clinical efficacy of isoflavones plus Lactobacillus sporogenes, associated or not with a natural anxiolytic agent in menopause
Minerva Ginecol, 2011, 63(1), 11-18
Anxiety, Borderline syndrome, Calciferol, Calcium, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lactobacillus spec., Lactobacillus sporogenes, Magnolia, Magnolia officinalis, Menopause, Microbiological therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
58 Liu, W.; Zahner, L.; Cornell, M.; Le, T.; Ratner, J.; Wang, Y.; Pasnoor, M.; Dimachkie, M.; Barohn, R.
Benefit of Qigong exercise in patients with fibromyalgia
A pilot study
Int J Neurosci, 2012, 122(11), 657-664
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
59 Sakuma, Y.; Sasaki-Otomaru, A.; Ishida, S.; Kanoya, Y.; Arakawa, C.; Mochizuki, Y.; Seiishi, Y.; Sato, C.
Effect of a home-based simple yoga program in child-care workers
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(8), 769-776
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Stress, Yoga
60 Hachul, H.; Garcia, T.K.; Maciel, A.L.; Yagihara, F.; Tufik, S.; Bittencourt, L.
Acupuncture improves sleep in postmenopause in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Climacteric, 2013, 16(1), 36-40
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
61 Huo, Z.J.; Guo, J.; Li, D.
Effects of acupuncture with meridian acupoints and three Anmian acupoints on insomnia and related depression and anxiety state
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(8), 187-191
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Tu, J.H.; Chung, W.C.; Yang, C.Y.; Tzeng, D.S.
A comparison between acupuncture versus zolpidem in the treatment of primary insomnia
Asian J Psych, 2012, 5(3), 231-235
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Bokmand, S.; Flyger, H.
Acupuncture relieves menopausal discomfort in breast cancer patients
A prospective, double blinded, randomized study
Breast, 2013, 22(3), 320-323
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Nguyen, M.H.; Kruse, A.
A randomized controlled trial of Tai chi for balance, sleep quality and cognitive performance in elderly Vietnamese
Clin Interv Aging, 2012, 7, 185-190
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
65 Chang, E.T.; Lai, H.L.; Chen, P.W.; Hsieh, Y.M.; Lee, L.H.
Effects of music on the sleep quality of adults with chronic insomnia using evidence from polysomnographic and self-reported analysis
A randomized control trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2012, 49(8), 921-930
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
66 Chen, J.H.; Chao, Y.H.; Lu, S.F.; Shiung, T.F.; Chao, Y.F.
The effectiveness of valerian acupressure on the sleep of ICU patients
A randomized clinical trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2012, 49(8), 913-920
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Valeriana, Intensivmedizin
67 Britton, W.B.; Haynes, P.L.; Fridel, K.W.; Bootzin, R.R.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy improves polysomnographic and subjective sleep profiles in antidepressant users with sleep complaints
Psychother Psychosom, 2012, 81(5), 296-304
Mindfulness meditation, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
68 Lin, Y.; Wang, X.Y.; Ye, R.; Hu, W.H.; Sun, S.C.; Jiao, H.J.; Song, X.H.; Yuan, Z.Z.; Zheng, Y.Y.; Zheng, G.Q.; He, J.C.
Efficacy and safety of Wuling capsule, a single herbal formula in Chinese subjects with insomnia
A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
J Ethnopharmacol, 2013, 145(1), 320-327
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xylaria nigripes
69 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Delgado, J.; Medina, L.
Tai chi/yoga reduces prenatal depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19, 6-10
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
70 Nakamura, Y.; Lipschitz, D.L.; Kuhn, R.; Kinney, A.Y.; Donaldson, G.W.
Investigating efficacy of two brief mind-body interventions programs for managing sleep disturbance in cancer survivors
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Cancer Surviv, 2013, 7(2), 165-182
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
71 Ju, M.-S.; Lee, S.; Bae, I.; Hur, M.-H.; Seong, K.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aroma massage on home blood pressure, ambulatory blood pressure, and sleep quality in middle-aged women with hypertension
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 403251, (1-7)
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
72 Helfand, B.T.; Lee, J.Y.; Sharp, V.; Foster, H.; Naslund, M.; Williams, O.D.; McVary, K.T.
Associations between improvements in lower urinary tract symptoms and sleep disturbance over time in the CAMUS trial
J Urol, 2012, 188(6), 2288-2293
Andrology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sabal serrulata, Sleep disorders
73 Lipschitz, D.L.; Kuhn, R.; Kinney, A.y.; Donaldson, G.W.; Nakamura, Y.
Reduction in salivary alpha-amylase levels following a mind-body intervention in cancer survivors
An exploratory study
Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2013, 38(9), 1521-1531
Mindfulness meditation, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychoneuro-endocrinology, Psychoneuroimmunology, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Cortisone
74 Chen, Z.; Meng, Z.; Milbury, K.; Bei, W.; Zhang, Y.; Thornton, B.; Liao, Z.; Wei, Q.; Chen, J.; Guo, X.; Liu, L.; McQuade, J.; Kirschbaum, C.; Cohen, L.
Qigong improves quality of life in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer
Results of a randomized controlled trial
Cancer, 2013, 119(9), 1690-1698
Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Hellhammer, J.; Schubert, M.
Effects of a homeopathic combination remedy on the acute stress response, well-being, and sleep
A double-blind, randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(2), 161-169
Coffea, Gelsemium, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, maracuia, Passiflora incarnata, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, reserpine, Sleep disorders, Stress, Veratrum
76 Sun, J.; Kang, J.; Wang, P.; Zeng, H.
Self-relaxation training can improve sleep quality and cognitive functions in the older
A one-year randomised controlled trial
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(9-10), 1270-1280
Dementia, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
77 Lu, M.J.; Lin, S.T.; Chen, K.M.; Tsang, H.Y.; Su, S.F.
Acupressure improves sleep quality of psychogeriatric inpatients
Nurs Res, 2013, 62(2), 130-137
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
78 Eadie, J.; Water, A.T. van de; Lonsdale, C.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; Boreham, C.A.; Daly, L.; McDonough, S.M.; Hurley, D.A.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in people with chronic low back pain
Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2083-2092
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
79 Bosch, P.; Luijtelaar, G. van; Noort, M. van den; Lim, S.; Egger, J. Coenen, A.
Sleep ameliorating effects of acupuncture in a psychiatric population
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 969032; (1-12)
Acupuncture, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Hachul, H.; Garcia, T.K.; Maciel, A.L.; Yagihara, F.; Tufik, S.; Bittencourt, L.
Acupuncture improves sleep in postmenopause in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Climacteric, 2013, 16(1), 36-40
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
81 Mustian, K.M.; Sprod, L.K.; Janelsins, M.; Peppone, L.J.; Palesh, O.G.; Chandwani, K.; Reddy, P.S.; Melnik; M.K.; Heckler, C.; Morrow, G.R.
Multicenter, randomized controlled trial of yoga for sleep quality among cancer survivors
J Clin Oncol, 2013, 31(26), 3233-3241
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Yoga
82 Taavoni, S.; Nazem Ekbatani, N.; Haghani, H.
Valerian/lemon balm use for sleep disorders during menopause
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19(4), 193-196
Aromatherapy, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
83 Harrison, C.C.; Solomon, E.M.; Pellow, J.
The effect of a homeopathic complex on psychophysiological onset insomnia in males
A randomized pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(5), 38-43
Ambra, Andrology, Arsenicum, Coffea, Homeopathy, Ignatia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium, maracuia, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Staphisagria, Valeriana
84 Hariprasad, V.R.; Sivakumar, P.T.; Koparde, V.; Varambally, S.; Thirthalli, J.; Varghese, M.; Basavaraddi, I.V.; Gangadhar, B.N.
Effect of yoga intervention on sleep and quality-of-life in elderly
A randomized controlled trial
Indian J Psych, 2013, 55(Suppl. 3), S364-S368
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Yoga
85 Guo, J.; Wang, L.-P.; Liu, C.-Z.; Zhang, J.; Wang, G.-L.; Yi, J.-H.; Cheng, J.-L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for primary insomnia
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 163850, (1-10)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
86 Su, C.P.; Lai, H.L.; Chang, E.T.; Yiin, L.M.; Perng, S.J.; Chen, P.W.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of listening to non-commercial music on quality of nocturnal sleep and relaxation indices in patients in medical intensive care unit
J Adv Nurs, 2013, 69(6), 1377-1389
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Intensivmedizin
87 Gao, X.; Xu, C.; Wang, P.; Ren, S.; Zhou, Y.; Yang, X.; Gao, L.
Curative effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on insomnia
A randomized clinical trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(4), 428-432
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
88 Rambod, M.; Pourali-Mohammadi, N.; Pasyar, N.; Rafii, F.; Sharif, F.
The effect of Benson's relaxation technique on the quality of sleep of Iranian hemodialysis patients
A randomized trial
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(6), 577-584
Blood/Lymphatic system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stress
89 Hajibagheri, A.; Babaii, A.; Adib-Hajbaghery, M.
Effect of Rosa damascene aromatherapy on sleep quality in cardiac patients
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20(3), 159-163
Aromatherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena, Sleep disorders
90 Cone, L.; Gottschlich, M.M.; Khoury, J.; Simakajornboon, N.; Kagan, R.J.
The effect of healing touch on sleep patterns of pediatric burn patients
A prospective pilot study
J Sleep Disord, 2014, 3(2), (1-6)
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Therapeutic touch, Burn
91 Chen, C.K.; Pei, Y.C.; Chen, N.H.; Huang, L.T.; Chou, S.W.; Wu, K.P.; Ko, P.C.; Wong, A.M.; Wu, C.K.
Sedative music facilitates deep sleep in young adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(4), 312-317
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
92 Shum, A; Taylor, BJ; Thayala, J; Chan, MF
The effects of sedative music on sleep quality of older community-dwelling adults in Singapore
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(1), 49-56
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
93 Ducloux, D.; Guisado, H.; Pautex, S.
Promoting sleep for hospitalized patients with advanced cancer with relaxation therapy
Experience of a randomized study
Am J Hosp Palliat Med, 2013, 30(6), 536-540
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
94 Ong, J.C.; Manber, R.; Segal, Z.; Xia, Y.; Shapiro, S.; Wyatt, J.K.
A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness meditation for chronic insomnia
Sleep, 2014, 37(9), 1553-1563
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
95 Lytle, J.; Mwatha, C.; Davis, K.K.
Effect of lavender aromatherapy on vital signs and perceived quality of sleep in the intermediate care unit
A pilot study
Am J Crit Care, 2014, 23(1), 24-29
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
96 Lai, H.-L.; Chang, E.-T.; Li, Y.-M.; Huang, C.-Y.; Lee, L.-H.; Wang, H.-M.
Effects of music videos on slepp quality in middle-aged and older adults with chronic insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
Biol Res Nurs, 2015, 17(3), 340-347
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
97 Irwin, M.R.; Olmstead, R.; Breen, E.C.; Witarama, T.; Carrillo, C.; Sadeghi, N.; Arevalo, J.M.G.; Ma, J.; Nicassio, P.; Ganz, P.A.; Bower, J.E.; Cole, S.
Tai chi, cellular inflammation, and transcriptome dynamics in breast cancer survivors with insomnia
A randomized controlled trial
J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr, 2014, 2014(50), 295-301
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
98 Zuppa, C.; Prado, C.H. do; Wieck, A.; Zaparte, A.; Barbosa, A.; Bauer, M.E.
Acupuncture for sleep quality, BDNF levels and immunosenescence
A randomized controlled study
Neurosci Lett, 2015, 587, 35-40
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 Chan, J.S.M.; Ho, R.T.H.; Chung, K.-F.; Wang, C.-W.; Yao, T.-J.; Ng, S.-M.; Chan, C.L.W.
Qigong exercise alleviates fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, improves sleep quality, and shortens sleep latency in persons with chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 106048, (1-10)
Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 Hiscock, H.; Sciberras, E.; Mensah, F.; Gerner, B.; Efron, D.; Khano, S.; Oberklaid, F.
Impact of a behavioural sleep intervention on symptoms and sleep in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and parental mental health
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2015, epub ahead of print,
ADHD, Clinical research, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Behavioural therapy