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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 Müller, S.F.; Klement, S.
A combination of valerian and lemon balm is effective in the treatment of restlessness and dyssomnia in children
Phytomed, 2006, 13(6), 383-387
Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melissa, lemon balm, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
13 Williams, T.I.
Evaluating effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep in children with autism
A pilot study
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 373-377 (Internet)
Aromatherapy, Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
14 Buscemi, N.; Vandermeer, B.; Hooton, N.; Pandya, R.; Tjosvold, L.; Hartling, L.; Vohra, S.; Klassen, T.P.; Baker, G.
Efficacy and safety of exogenous melatonin for secondary sleep disorders and sleep disorders accompanying sleep restriction
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2006, 1-9 (Internet)
Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Melatonin
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 Markos, G.; Robinson, N.; Taylor-Vieira, A.
An investigation into the effects of traditional acupuncture on perceived stress and sleep/wake patterns of patients experiencing chronic pain
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S16 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 Stringer, J.; Donald, G.
Aromasticks in cancer care
An innovation not to be Sniffed at
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(2), 116-121
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Sleep disorders, Stress, Sickness
34 Glombiewski, J.A.; Sawyer, A.T.; Gutermann, J.; Koenig, K.; Rief, W.; Hofmann, S.G.
Psychological treatments for fibromyalgia
A meta-analysis
Pain, 2010, 151(2), 280-295
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders
35 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
36 Shikov, A.N.; Pozhariskaya, O.N.; Makarov, V.G.; Demchenko, D.V.; Shikh, E.V.
Effect of Leonurus cardiaca oil extract in patients with arterial hypertension accompanied by anxiety and sleep disorders
Phytother Res, 2011, 25(4), 540-543
Anxiety, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leonurus, Leonurus cardiaca, Oil, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
37 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
38 Beddoe, A.E.; Lee, K.A.; Weiss, S.J.; Kennedy, H.P.; Yang, C.P.
Effects of mindful yoga on sleep in pregnant women
A pilot study
Biol Res Nurs, 2010, 11(4), 363-370
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Yoga
39 Kim, C.R.; Chun, M.H.; Han, E.Y.
Effects of hypnotics on sleep patterns and functional recovery of patients with subacute stroke
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2010, 89(4), 315-322
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stroke
40 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
41 Ruan, J.W.; Wang, C.H.; Liao, X.X.; Yan, Y.S.; Hu, Y.H.; Rao, Z.D.; Wen, M.; Zeng, X.X.; Lai, X.S.
Electroacupuncture treatment of chronic insomniacs
Chin Med J, 2009, 122(23), 2869-2873
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Yeh, G.Y.; Mietus, J.E.; Peng, C.K.; Phillips, R.S.; Davis, R.B.; Wayne, P.M.; Goldberger, A.L.; Thomas, R.J.
Enhancement of sleep stability with tai chi exercise in chronic heart failure
Perliminary findings using an ECG-based spectrogram method
Sleep Med, 2008, 9(5), 527-536
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
43 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
44 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
45 Dong, H.Y.; Wang, W.
Clinical observations on curative effect of TCM massage on dyssomnia of infants
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(4), 299-301
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 Taibi, D.M.; Vitiello, M.V.
A pilot study of gentle yoga for sleep disturbance in women with osteoarthritis
Sleep Med, 2011, 12(5), 512-517
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Yoga
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 Litscher, G.; Cheng, G.; Cheng, W.; Wang, L.; Niu, Q.; Feng, X.; Gaischek, I.; Kuang, H.
Sino-European transcontinental basic and clinical high-tech acupuncture studies
Part 2: Acute stimulation effects on heart rate and its variability in patients with insomnia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 916085; (1-5)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
67 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
68 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
69 Haddad, M.L.; Medeiros, M.; Marcon, S.S.
Sleep quality of obese workers of a teaching hospital
Acupuncture as a complementary therapy
Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2012, 46(1), 82-85
Acupuncture, Occupational health, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Kudesia, R.S.; Bianchi, M.T.
Decreased nocturnal awakenings in young adults performing bikram yoga
A low-constraint home sleep monitoring study
ISRN Neurol, 2012, 1212, 153745; (1-7)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Yoga, Bikram yoga
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 Wu, Y.H.; Wei, Y.C.; Tai, Y.S.; Chen, K.J.; Li, H.Y.
Clinical outcomes of traditional Chinese medicine compound formula in treating sleep-disordered breathing patients
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(1), 11-24
Apnea, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Sleep disorders, Snoring, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Hidaka, T.; Yonezawa, R.; Saito, S.
Kami-shoyo-san, Kampo (Japanese traditional medicine), is effective for climacteric syndrome, especially in hormone-replacement-therapy-resistant patients who strongly complain of psychological symptoms
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2013, 39(1), 223-228
Observational trial, Depression, Gynaecology, Kami-shoyo-san, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Japanese medicine
76 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
77 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
78 Cases, J.; Ibarra, A.; Feuillère, N.; Roller, M.; Sukkar, S.G.
Pilot trial of Melissa officinalis L. leaf extract in the treatment of volunteers suffering from mild-to-moderate anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances
Med J Nutrition Metab, 2011, 4(3), 211-218
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melissa, lemon balm, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 Marta, I.E.R.; Baldan, S.S.; Berton, A.F.; Pavam, M.; Silva, M.J.P. da
The effectiveness of therapeutic touch on pain, depression and sleep in patients with chronic pain
Clinical trial
Rev Esc Enferm USP, 2010, 44(4), 1100-1106
Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Therapeutic touch, Chronic pain
83 Otte, J.L.; Carpenter, J.S.; Zhong, X.; Johnstone, P.A.S.
Feasibility study of acupuncture for reducing sleepdisturbances and hof flashes in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors
Clin Nurs Spec, 2011, 25(5), 228-236
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
84 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
85 Dayapoglu, N.; Tan, M.
Evaluation of the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on fatigue and sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 983-987
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 Alexander, G.K.; Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Brown, C.J.
"More than I expected"
Perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 14-28
Anxiety, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Yoga
97 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
98 Wang, L.; Cheng, W.; Sun, Z.; Xu, Y.; Cheng, G.; Gaischek, I.; Kuang, H.; Litscher, G.
Ear acupressure, heart rate, and heart rate variability in patients with insomnia
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 763631, (1-4)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 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
100 Cho, M.-Y.; Min, E.S.; Hur, M.-H.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy on the anxiety, vital signs, and sleep quality of percutaneous coronary intervention patients in intensive care units
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 381381, (1-6)
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Intensivmedizin