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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 Montakab, H.
Akupunktur und Schlaflosigkeit
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1999, 6(suppl1), 29-31
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, nfp 34 (ch), Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 Waldschütz, R.; Klein, P.
The homeopathic preparation Neurexan® vs. valerian for the treatment of insomnia
An observational study
Scientific World J, 2008, 8, 411-420
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurexan, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
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 Hansson, Y.; Carlsson, C.; Olsson, E.
Intramuscular and periosteal acupuncture for anxiety and sleep quality in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
An evaluator blind, controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 148-157
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 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
23 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
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 Meerschaut, L. van den; Sünder, A.
The homeopathic preparation Nervoheel N can offer an alternative to Lorazepam therapy for mild nervous disorders
eCAM, 2009, 6(4), 507-515
Anxiety, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Nervoheel, Nervousness, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 Bell, I.R.; Howerter, A.; Jackson, N.; Aickin, M.; Baldwin, C.M.; Bootzin, R.R.
Effects of homeopathic medicines on polysomnographic sleep of young adults with histories of coffee-related insomnia
Sleep Med, 2011, 12(5), 505-511
Anxiety, Coffea, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Nux vomica, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
35 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
36 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
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 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
39 Brooks, A.J.; Bell, I.R.; Howerter, A.; Jackson, N.; Aickin, M.
Effects of homeopathic medicines on mood of adults with histories of coffee-related insomnia
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(5), 250-257
Coffea, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Nux vomica, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
40 Terauchi, M.; Hiramitsu, S.; Akiyoshi, M.; Owa, Y.; Kato, K.; Obayashi, S.; Matsushima, E.; Kubota, T.
Effects of three Kampo formulae
Tokishakuyakusan (TJ-23), Kamishoyosan (TJ-24), and Keishibukuryogan (TJ-25) on Japanese peri- and postmenopausal women with sleep disturbances
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2011, 284(4), 913-921
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Retrospective design, Sleep disorders, Traditional Japanese medicine
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 Caldwell, K.; Emery, L.; Harrison, M.; Greeson, J.
Changes in mindfulness, well-being, and sleep quality in college students through taijiquan courses
A cohort control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 931938
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Brand, S.; Holsboer-Trachsler, E.; Naranjo, J.R.; Schmidt, S.
Influence of mindfulness practice on cortisol and sleep in long-term and short-term meditators
Neuropsychobiology, 2012, 65(3), 109-118
Mindfulness meditation, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Cortisone
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 Yeh, S.C.; Chang, M.Y.
The effect of qigong on menopausal symptoms and quality of sleep for perimenopausal women
A preliminary observational study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(6), 567-575
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 Bankar, M.A.; Chaudhari, S.K.; Chaudhari, K.D.
Impact of long term yoga practice on sleep quality and quality of life in the elderly
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2013, 4(1), 28-32
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Yoga
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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