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[The efficacy of sleep hygiene measures in the treatment of insomnia].

Author: Levario-CarrilloM, Martínez-ManzanoC

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Overview

This study compared the effectiveness of sleep hygiene, placebo, and benzodiazepines in treating psychophysiologic insomnia. All three treatments showed similar effectiveness, with sleep hygiene being effective and having no risk of side effects. The study recommends sleep hygiene as the first-choice therapy for insomnia.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
In order to compare the efficacy of sleep hygiene to the effect of a placebo and to a treatment with benzodiazepines in psychophysiologic insomnia. We performed a clinical assay in 150 patients from a primary care unit in Chihuahua, Chih. Patients were allocated in three groups according to a non-sy...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9172985

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Sleep Hygiene for Insomnia: A Comparison with Placebo and Benzodiazepines

The field of [sleep medicine] is constantly seeking effective and safe treatments for [insomnia]. This research compares the efficacy of [sleep hygiene measures] to [placebo] and [benzodiazepines] in treating [psychophysiologic insomnia]. The study utilizes a [clinical assay] to assess the effectiveness of each treatment approach in improving [sleep quality]. The findings provide valuable insights into the potential benefits of [sleep hygiene measures] as a first-line treatment for [insomnia].

Sleep Hygiene Shows Comparable Efficacy to Other Treatments

This research suggests that [sleep hygiene measures] are as effective as [placebo] and [benzodiazepines] in treating [psychophysiologic insomnia]. The study found that [sleep hygiene measures] led to significant improvements in [sleep quality] comparable to those observed with [placebo] and [benzodiazepines]. These findings highlight the importance of [sleep hygiene measures] as a safe and effective treatment option for [insomnia], particularly given the potential risks associated with [benzodiazepines].

Promoting Healthy Sleep Habits

This research emphasizes the importance of promoting [healthy sleep habits] as a key component of managing [insomnia]. The study demonstrates that [sleep hygiene measures] are as effective as traditional treatments for [insomnia], highlighting the importance of lifestyle interventions in improving sleep quality. This encourages individuals to adopt [healthy sleep habits] as a first-line approach to addressing [sleep problems].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research compares the efficacy of [sleep hygiene measures] to [placebo] and [benzodiazepines] in treating [psychophysiologic insomnia]. The study found that [sleep hygiene measures] led to significant improvements in [sleep quality] comparable to those observed with [placebo] and [benzodiazepines]. This underscores the importance of [sleep hygiene measures] as a safe and effective treatment option for [insomnia].

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1997-06-04
  2. Date Revised 2009-11-11
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

9172985

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

9172985

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