Research across Insomnia
Related studies from across the Insomnia family.
Medical cannabis may have little to no clinically meaningful effect on insomnia sleep quality
Medical cannabis may not improve sleep for people with insomnia
This Cochrane review of 537 adults with insomnia found that medical cannabis may have little to no clinically meaningful effect on sleep qua…
New research suggests medical cannabis may not significantly improve sleep quality or total sleep time for adults struggling with insomnia.
Daridorexant considered appropriate for chronic insomnia across heterogeneous clinical profiles, consensus says
Experts Say Daridorexant Fits Many Insomnia Profiles
This guideline consensus, based on expert opinion from a multidisciplinary panel, addresses the use of daridorexant in chronic insomnia. It …
A new expert consensus says daridorexant may help chronic insomnia across very different patient types, with low abuse potential.
Benzodiazepine use for over 3 months correlates with higher anxiety and depression in chronic insomnia
Long term benzodiazepine use for insomnia linked to higher anxiety
This meta-analysis of adults with chronic insomnia found that patients using benzodiazepines for more than 3 months reported higher levels o…
Long term use of benzodiazepine medications for insomnia is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to healthy sleepers.
tVNS, especially concha targeting, linked to better sleep quality and lower insomnia severity
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Shows Potential to Improve Sleep Quality
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examines transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) for impaired sleep quality, timing…
New research suggests that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation may improve sleep quality and reduce the severity of insomnia symptoms.
TCM combined with Western medicine ranks highest for insomnia improvement in network meta-analysis
Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine helps insomnia
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,260 patients indicates that combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Western …
Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medicine may offer a more effective way to manage insomnia than using either treatment a…
Adjunctive acupoint application increases clinical response rates in post-stroke sleep disorders
Chinese herbal acupoint application may improve sleep after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 608 patients found that adjunctive acupoint application significantly increased trial-defined clinical response rates …
New data suggests that adding herbal acupoint treatments to care can improve sleep quality for people living with sleep disorders after a st…
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increase in stroke risk
Sleep disorders significantly impact recovery for stroke patients
This narrative review examines the prevalence and impact of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in stroke patients. Th…
Up to 84% of stroke patients suffer from sleep disorders, which can hinder recovery and increase the risk of future strokes.
DORAs show strongest evidence for insomnia while sedating antidepressants vary in antidepressant activity and side effects
Sedating Antidepressants and DORAs Show Different Benefits for Depression and Insomnia
This narrative review examines sedating antidepressants and dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) for patients with major depressive diso…
New research highlights how different sedating antidepressants and DORAs offer varying levels of support for patients with depression and in…
Syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine improves sleep quality and reduces blood pressure in patients with comorbid hypertension and insomnia
Traditional Chinese Medicine may improve sleep and blood pressure
This meta-analysis of 12 trials indicates that syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine significantly improves sleep quality (SMD -2.2…
New data suggests that syndrome-informed Traditional Chinese Medicine can improve sleep quality and lower blood pressure for adults with bot…
Digital CBTi reduces insomnia severity scores more than telephone or group delivery methods
Digital therapy shows promise for cancer patients with insomnia
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 2040 adult cancer patients found that digital CBTi (dCBTi) significantly reduced ISI sco…
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy can help cancer patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer compared to standard care.
Acupuncture-related stimulation improves subjective sleep quality in insomnia, but objective evidence is less secure
Acupuncture shows promise for improving sleep quality in insomnia
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on acupuncture-related peripheral stimulation for insomnia disorder, finding a consistent signal …
New research suggests acupuncture may help people with insomnia improve their sleep quality and reduce the severity of their symptoms.
Orexin receptor antagonists improve sleep continuity by blocking orexin-mediated arousal signaling pathways
New drugs target the brain's wake signals to treat insomnia
This narrative review explores the mechanism and physiological effects of orexin receptor antagonists in treating insomnia. The authors conc…
A new class of medications works by blocking the chemicals that keep your body awake, offering a different way to manage sleep disorders.