Research across Insomnia
Related studies from across the Insomnia family.
TCM nursing techniques combined with music-based interventions improve sleep quality in older adults
Chinese Medicine and Music Improve Sleep in Older Adults
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 838 participants found that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nursing techniques combined with …
A review of 838 older adults finds that combining traditional Chinese nursing techniques with music boosts sleep and eases anxiety and pain.
Nurse-administered acupressure reduces PSQI scores by MD -7.61 in menopausal insomnia
Non-drug treatments improve sleep in women after menopause
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in 1648 women after natural menopause found that non-pharmacological interventions, parti…
A large review of trials shows non-drug methods like therapy and exercise significantly improve sleep scores for post-menopausal women.
Network meta-analysis of Tuina-based combination therapies versus oral medication for insomnia
Tuina combination therapies beat oral medication for insomnia in this exploratory review
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated Tuina-based combination therapies against oral medication in 2,663 subjects with …
Combining Tuina with breath guiding, music, or foot baths worked better than oral medication for insomnia in this review of 2,663 patients.
Review synthesizes neuroprotective potential of TCM metabolites using zebrafish models for neurological conditions
Traditional Chinese medicine metabolites protect brain cells from damage
This review examines the utility of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) metabolites for neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease…
A review shows Traditional Chinese medicine metabolites protect brain cells through anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress actions, off…
Meta-analysis of 2,579 participants identifies neural dysfunction patterns in insomnia disorder
Insomnia changes brain circuits and gene activity in specific ways
This meta-analysis of 2,579 participants, including 1,305 with insomnia disorder and 1,274 healthy controls, synthesizes neural dysfunction …
A massive review of brain scans shows insomnia changes specific brain circuits and gene activity linked to energy and focus
Narrative review links NRXN1 genetic variations to schizophrenia, autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders
New research explains how one gene causes many brain disorders
This narrative review examines the association between NRXN1 genetic variations and a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders including schiz…
A single gene variation may explain why schizophrenia and autism often appear together, offering new hope for understanding these complex br…
Pragmatic approach addresses post-stroke insomnia through objective sleep phenotyping and coordinated management of dominant drivers
Stroke survivors sleep better with this new approach
This narrative review outlines a pragmatic, mechanism-informed strategy for managing post-stroke insomnia. It emphasizes objective sleep phe…
Stroke survivors with insomnia may sleep better when doctors match treatments to the specific cause of their sleep problem.
Meta-analysis shows benzodiazepine receptor PAMs improve sleep but increase long-term COPD risks in patients with insomnia
New drug improves sleep but raises long-term risks for COPD patients
This meta-analysis evaluates benzodiazepine receptor positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) in COPD patients with comorbid insomnia.
A new drug helps COPD patients sleep better but increases long-term risks like hospital visits and death.
Mixed-methods review highlights delays and pharmacological overreliance in chronic insomnia and GAD management
Why millions wait years before treating sleep and anxiety together
This mixed-methods review synthesizes qualitative data from 29 semi-structured online interviews conducted in the United States involving pa…
New research reveals why millions wait years before getting proper help for sleep and anxiety problems in the United States.
Protocol for Exploratory RCT Testing CBT-I Plus Ayurvedic Therapies for Insomnia in Perimenopausal Women
Sleep better with ancient oil tricks
This exploratory randomized controlled trial protocol outlines a study involving 62 perimenopausal women aged 45–55 years with insomnia.
Many women in their 40s and 50s struggle with sleep right now.
Daridorexant 25 or 50 mg improved sleep parameters in patients with comorbid insomnia disorder and untreated mild obstructive sleep apnoea
New Hope for Sleep Without Risking Breathing
This post hoc subgroup analysis of a Phase 3 randomized clinical trial evaluated daridorexant in patients with comorbid insomnia disorder an…
You lie in bed for hours, wide awake. You’re exhausted—but your mind won’t shut off.
Chronic Insomnia in Hospitalized Adults: Associated Conditions and Metabolic Abnormalities
Elderly women with insomnia often have heart disease, infections, and metabolic issues
This retrospective observational study evaluated 871 hospitalized adults aged 18 to 100 years with chronic insomnia at a single center in Ch…
Hospitalized older women with insomnia frequently face infections, heart disease, and blood sugar problems, a single-center study finds.