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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 Stevinson, C.; Ernst, E.
Valerian for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Sleep Med, 2000, 1, 91-99
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Valeriana
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 Taibi, D.M.; Landis, C.A.; Petry, H.; Vitiello, M.V.
A systematic review of valerian as a sleep aid
Safe but not effective
Sleep Med Rev, 2007, 11, 209-230
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Valeriana
20 Kalavapalli, R.; Singareddy, R.
Role of acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia
A comprehensive review
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13(2), 184-183
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 Cheuk, D.K.L.; Yeung, W.F.; Chung, K.F.; Wong, V.
Acupuncture for insomnia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD005472), 1-38
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 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
23 Chen, H.Y.; Shi, Y.; Ng, C.S.; Chan, S.M.; Yung, K.K.; Zhang, Q.L.
Auricular acupuncture treatment for insomnia
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 669-676
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.-C.; Suen, L.K.P.; Park, T.-Y.; Ernst, E.
Auricular acupuncture for insomnia
A systematic review
Int J Clin Pract, 2008, 62(11), 1744-1752
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
30 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
31 Huang, W.; Kutner, N.; Bliwise, D.L.
A systematic review of the effects of acupuncture in treating insomnia
Sleep Med Rev, 2009, 13(1), 73-104
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 Yeung, W.-F.; Chung, K.-F.; Leung, Y.-K.; Zhang, S.-P.; Law, A.C.K.
Traditional needle acupuncture treatment for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Sleep Med, 2009, 10, 694–704
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 Cao, H.; Pan, X.; Li, H.; Liu, J.
Acupuncture for treatment of insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(11), 1171-1186
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 Cooper, K.L.; Relton, C.
Homeopathy for insomnia
A systematic review of research evidence
Sleep Med Rev, 2010, 14(5), 329-337
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 Cooper, K.L.; Relton, C.
Homeopathy for insomnia
Summary of additional RCT published since systematic review
Sleep Med Rev, 2010, 14(6), 411
Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 Ernst, E.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, T.Y.
Acupuncture for insomnia?
An overview of systematic reviews
Eur J Gen Pract, 2011, 17(2), 116-123
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 Lee, J.; Han, M.; Chung, Y.; Kim, J.; Choi, J.
Effects of foot reflexology on fatigue, sleep and pain
A systematic review an meta-analysis
J Korean Acad Nurs, 2011, 41(6), 821-833
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Pain, Systematic review
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 Yeung, W.-F.; Chung, k.-F.; Poon, M.M.-K.; Ho, F.Y.-Y.; Zhang, S.-P.; Zhang, Z.-J.; Ziea, E.T.-C.; Wong, V.T.
Acupressure, reflexology, and auricular acupressure for insomnia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Sleep Med, 2012, 13(8), 971-984
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Ear acupuncture, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine