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melatonin and Anxiety Disorders

melatonin has been researched along with Anxiety Disorders in 24 studies

Anxiety Disorders: Persistent and disabling ANXIETY.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"PTSD is considered as a memory disorder within a Pavlovian fear conditioning and extinction framework."6.55The Melatonergic System in Anxiety Disorders and the Role of Melatonin in Conditional Fear. ( Huang, F; Li, CQ; Yang, Z, 2017)
"To assess urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels in a large consecutive series of patients with migraine and several comorbidities (chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, insomnia, anxiety, and depression) as compared with controls."3.76Urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels are depressed in chronic migraine and several comorbidities. ( Cipolla-Neto, J; de Souza Vieira, DS; Lin, J; Masruha, MR; Minett, TS; Peres, MF; Vilanova, LC; Zukerman, E, 2010)
"PTSD is considered as a memory disorder within a Pavlovian fear conditioning and extinction framework."2.55The Melatonergic System in Anxiety Disorders and the Role of Melatonin in Conditional Fear. ( Huang, F; Li, CQ; Yang, Z, 2017)
"Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) - a circadian rhythm sleep disorder - is most commonly seen in adolescents."2.49Circadian rhythm disorders among adolescents: assessment and treatment options. ( Armstrong, SM; Bartlett, DJ; Biggs, SN, 2013)
"Fluoxetine was ineffective in pinealectomized C3H or C57BL6 mice."1.32The pineal gland and anxiogenic-like action of fluoxetine in mice. ( Akhisaroglu, M; Dimitrijevic, N; Imbesi, M; Kurtuncu, M; Manev, H; Uz, T, 2004)
"L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) was administered to 20 patients suffering from panic disorder and to 20 healthy controls."1.28Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder. ( den Boer, JA; Westenberg, HG, 1990)

Research

Studies (24)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (8.33)18.7374
1990's3 (12.50)18.2507
2000's3 (12.50)29.6817
2010's13 (54.17)24.3611
2020's3 (12.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Leone, M1
Kuja-Halkola, R1
Lagerberg, T1
Bjureberg, J1
Butwicka, A1
Chang, Z1
Larsson, H1
D'Onofrio, BM1
Leval, A1
Bergen, SE1
Sundberg, I2
Rasmusson, AJ1
Ramklint, M2
Just, D1
Ekselius, L1
Cunningham, JL2
Bertani, DE1
De Novellis, AMP1
Farina, R1
Latella, E1
Meloni, M1
Scala, C1
Valeo, L1
Galeazzi, GM1
Ferrari, S1
Carpenter, JS1
Robillard, R1
Hermens, DF2
Naismith, SL2
Gordon, C1
Scott, EM1
Hickie, IB2
Söderquist, F1
Widerström, R1
Hellström, PM1
De Berardis, D1
Marini, S1
Fornaro, M1
Srinivasan, V2
Iasevoli, F1
Tomasetti, C1
Valchera, A1
Perna, G1
Quera-Salva, MA1
Martinotti, G1
di Giannantonio, M1
Bartlett, DJ1
Biggs, SN1
Armstrong, SM2
Efron, D1
Lycett, K1
Sciberras, E1
Marseglia, L1
D'Angelo, G1
Manti, S1
Aversa, S1
Arrigo, T1
Reiter, RJ1
Gitto, E1
Huang, F1
Yang, Z1
Li, CQ1
Kinrys, G1
Coleman, E1
Rothstein, E1
Masruha, MR1
Lin, J1
de Souza Vieira, DS1
Minett, TS1
Cipolla-Neto, J1
Zukerman, E1
Vilanova, LC1
Peres, MF1
Brown, MA1
Quan, SF1
Eichling, PS1
Paclt, I1
Ptácek, R1
Kuzelová, H1
Cermáková, N1
Trefilová, A1
Kollárová, P1
Cálková, T1
Csemy, L1
Cíhal, L1
Ip, TK1
Bolitho, S1
Scott, E1
Rogers, NL1
Zakaria, R1
Othman, Z1
Lauterbach, EC1
Acuña-Castroviejo, D1
Heussler, H1
Chan, P1
Price, AM1
Waters, K1
Davey, MJ1
Hiscock, H1
Uz, T1
Dimitrijevic, N1
Akhisaroglu, M1
Imbesi, M1
Kurtuncu, M1
Manev, H1
Servant, D1
Sandyk, R1
Dann, LC1
den Boer, JA1
Westenberg, HG1
McIntyre, IM2
Judd, FK2
Burrows, GD2
Norman, TR2
Golden, RN1
Potter, WZ1
Marriott, PF1
Jefferys, D1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
"Melatonin for Migraine Prevention in Adolescents: A Pilot Remote Trial: The BRAiN-M Study"[NCT02344316]Phase 231 participants (Actual)Interventional2015-05-31Completed
Melatonin for Adolescent Migraine Prevention Study (The MAP Study).[NCT03150797]Phase 272 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-08-02Terminated (stopped due to Insufficient Fund)
Follow-up Studies of PS and OSAHS in Chinese Children[NCT02447614]500 participants (Actual)Observational [Patient Registry]2014-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Headache Diary Compliance Rate

Number of participants that had ≥85% headache diary compliance during weeks 12-16 of the study. (NCT02344316)
Timeframe: Weeks 12-16 of the study

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Melatonin11
Placebo10

Medication Adherence as Measured by Number of Openings Per Participant

eCAP tack caps will be used to measure medication adherence and the number of openings will be recorded per participant. (NCT02344316)
Timeframe: "during the At Home Active Study Period or Weeks 5-16"

InterventionMean Number of Openings (Mean)
Melatonin39
Placebo60

Number of Migraine/Migrainous Days Per 28 Day Period

Number of Migraine/Migrainous Days Per 28 Day Period in melatonin group and placebo group as measured using an online/mobile device headache diary. (NCT02344316)
Timeframe: final 4 weeks of treatment

Interventiondays (Mean)
Melatonin3.6
Placebo4.9

Number of Minutes to Sleep Onset

Number of minutes to sleep onset as measured by a FitBit. (NCT02344316)
Timeframe: 16 weeks

Interventionminutes (Mean)
Melatonin15.2
Placebo17.2

Change in Mean Migraine/Migrainous Days From Weeks 5-8 of Single-blind Treatment Phase to Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase for Each Group.

Change in mean migraine/migrainous days from weeks 5-8 of single-blind treatment phase to weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase for each group. (Medians reported when data were not normally distributed). (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of single-blind treatment phase to weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg2
Melatonin 6mg-1
Placebo Oral Capsule0

Mean CASQ (Cleveland Adolescent Sleepiness Questionnaire) Score in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin Treated Group vs. Placebo, and in Each of the Three Pair-wise Group Comparisons.

Mean CASQ score in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin treated group vs. placebo, and in each of the three pair-wise group comparisons. The CASQ is a 16-question instrument that uses Likert-like responses and has a score range from 16-80; higher scores indicate greater sleepiness (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventionpoints (Mean)
Melatonin 3mg33
Melatonin 6mg36
Placebo Oral Capsule28

Mean Migraine/Migrainous Days in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin 3 mg vs. Placebo.

Mean migraine/migrainous days in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin 3 mg vs. placebo. (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg2
Melatonin 6mg2
Placebo Oral Capsule2

Mean Migraine/Migrainous Days in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin 6 mg vs. Melatonin 3 mg.

Mean migraine/migrainous days in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin 6 mg vs. melatonin 3 mg. (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg2
Melatonin 6mg2
Placebo Oral Capsule2

Mean Migraine/Migrainous Days in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin 6 mg vs. Placebo.

Mean migraine/migrainous days in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin 6 mg vs. placebo. (Medians reported when data were not normally distributed). (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg2
Melatonin 6mg2
Placebo Oral Capsule2

Mean Migraine/Migrainous Days in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin Treated Participants vs. Placebo.

Mean migraine/migrainous days in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin treated participants vs. placebo. (Ultimately, as the data were not normally distributed, medians were more appropriate). (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg2
Melatonin 6mg2
Placebo Oral Capsule2

Number of Days Acute Medication is Used in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin Treated Group vs. Placebo, and in Each of the Three Pair-wise Group Comparisons.

Number of days acute medication is used in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin treated group vs. placebo, and in each of the three pair-wise group comparisons. This refers to the number of days that medication for the acute treatment of headache was used during the time frame. (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg5
Melatonin 6mg3
Placebo Oral Capsule3

Number of Headache Days in Weeks 5-8 of Randomized Treatment Phase in Melatonin Treated Group vs. Placebo, and in Each of the Three Pair-wise Group Comparisons.

Number of headache days in weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase in melatonin treated group vs. placebo, and in each of the three pair-wise group comparisons. This refers to number of headache days during the time period--regardless of whether they were migraine or not. (NCT03150797)
Timeframe: Weeks 5-8 of randomized treatment phase.

Interventiondays (Median)
Melatonin 3mg8
Melatonin 6mg4
Placebo Oral Capsule5

Reviews

8 reviews available for melatonin and Anxiety Disorders

ArticleYear
"Shedding Light on Light": A Review on the Effects on Mental Health of Exposure to Optical Radiation.
    International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021, 02-09, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Humans; Melatonin; Mental Health

2021
The melatonergic system in mood and anxiety disorders and the role of agomelatine: implications for clinical practice.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2013, Jun-13, Volume: 14, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetamides; Affect; Anxiety Disorders; Brain; Circadian Rhythm; Humans; Melatonin; Practice Patterns

2013
Circadian rhythm disorders among adolescents: assessment and treatment options.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 2013, Oct-21, Volume: 199, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Anxiety Disorders; Australia; Comorbidity; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depressive Disorder;

2013
Analgesic, anxiolytic and anaesthetic effects of melatonin: new potential uses in pediatrics.
    International journal of molecular sciences, 2015, Jan-06, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics; Anesthetics, General; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Brain Diseases; Child; Ele

2015
The Melatonergic System in Anxiety Disorders and the Role of Melatonin in Conditional Fear.
    Vitamins and hormones, 2017, Volume: 103

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Anxiety Disorders; Extinction, Psychological; Fear; Hippocamp

2017
Natural remedies for anxiety disorders: potential use and clinical applications.
    Depression and anxiety, 2009, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antioxidants; Anxiety Disorders; Humans; Hypericum; Inositol; Kava; Melatonin;

2009
Agomelatine in depressive disorders: its novel mechanisms of action.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2012,Summer, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetamides; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Disease Models,

2012
[Biological rhythms and anxiety disorders].
    L'Encephale, 2006, Volume: 32, Issue:5 Pt 2

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System; Melaton

2006

Trials

1 trial available for melatonin and Anxiety Disorders

ArticleYear
Use of sleep medication in children with ADHD.
    Sleep medicine, 2014, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Attention Defici

2014

Other Studies

15 other studies available for melatonin and Anxiety Disorders

ArticleYear
Melatonin use and the risk of self-harm and unintentional injuries in youths with and without psychiatric disorders.
    Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines, 2023, Volume: 64, Issue:7

    Topics: Accidental Injuries; Adolescent; Anxiety Disorders; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Melatonin;

2023
Daytime melatonin levels in saliva are associated with inflammatory markers and anxiety disorders.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2020, Volume: 112

    Topics: Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing; Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; CD5 Antigens; Chemokine

2020
Sleep-wake profiles and circadian rhythms of core temperature and melatonin in young people with affective disorders.
    Journal of psychiatric research, 2017, Volume: 94

    Topics: Actigraphy; Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Body Temperature; Circadian Rhythm; Female; Humans

2017
The Relationship Between Daytime Salivary Melatonin and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Young Adults Seeking Psychiatric Care.
    Psychosomatic medicine, 2019, Volume: 81, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Comorbidity; Female; Humans; Irritable Bowel

2019
Urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels are depressed in chronic migraine and several comorbidities.
    Headache, 2010, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Biomarkers; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Down-Regul

2010
Urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels are depressed in chronic migraine and several comorbidities.
    Headache, 2010, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Biomarkers; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Down-Regul

2010
Urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels are depressed in chronic migraine and several comorbidities.
    Headache, 2010, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Biomarkers; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Down-Regul

2010
Urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin levels are depressed in chronic migraine and several comorbidities.
    Headache, 2010, Volume: 50, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Biomarkers; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Down-Regul

2010
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, free-running type in a sighted male with severe depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia.
    Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2011, Feb-15, Volume: 7, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Agoraphobia; Anxiety Disorders; Combined Modality Therapy; Depressive Disorder; Disease Progre

2011
Circadian rhythms of saliva melatonin in ADHD, anxious and normal children.
    Neuro endocrinology letters, 2011, Volume: 32, Issue:6

    Topics: Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Circadian Rhythm; Humans; M

2011
Circadian profiles in young people during the early stages of affective disorder.
    Translational psychiatry, 2012, May-29, Volume: 2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Area Under Curve; Attention; Child; Circadian Rhythm; Depressi

2012
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of sleep disturbance in children: an Australian Paediatric Research Network survey.
    Sleep medicine, 2013, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Australia; Behavior Therapy; Child; Clonidine; Comorbidity; Dose-Res

2013
The pineal gland and anxiogenic-like action of fluoxetine in mice.
    Neuroreport, 2004, Mar-22, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety Disorders; Arylamine N-Acetyltransferase; Denervation; Fluoxetine; Male; Melatonin;

2004
Seasonal panic disorder: a possible variant of seasonal affective disorder.
    The International journal of neuroscience, 1992, Volume: 62, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Combined Modality Therapy; Depressive Disord

1992
Behavioral, neuroendocrine, and biochemical effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan administration in panic disorder.
    Psychiatry research, 1990, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Hydroxytryptophan; Anxiety Disorders; Arousal; beta-Endorphin; Blood Platelets; Fear; Female; Huma

1990
Plasma concentrations of melatonin in panic disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 147, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Fear; Female; Humans; Male; Melatonin; Panic

1990
Neurochemical and neuroendocrine dysregulation in affective disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1986, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Anxiety Disorders; Arousal; Brain; Depressive Disorder; Hormones; Humans; Melatonin;

1986
Melatonin in panic disorder.
    Biological psychiatry, 1986, Volume: 21, Issue:14

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Fear; Female; Humans; Male; Melatonin; Panic

1986