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melatonin and Restless Leg Syndrome

melatonin has been researched along with Restless Leg Syndrome in 15 studies

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The precise etiology of the restless legs syndrome (RLS) is unknown."5.32Urinary 6-hydroxy-melatonin-sulfate excretion and circadian rhythm in patients with restless legs syndrome. ( Auff, E; Sycha, T; Tribl, GG; Waldhauser, F; Zeitlhofer, J, 2003)
"A close temporal relationship was shown between the onset of melatonin secretion at night and the worsening of restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms, suggesting that melatonin may play a role in the genesis of this phenomenon."3.76Effects of melatonin and bright light administration on motor and sensory symptoms of RLS. ( Adam, B; Desautels, A; Dumont, M; Lavigne, G; Montplaisir, J; Petit, D; Whittom, S, 2010)
" Switching to morning dosing or to an alternative drug may help."2.82[Sleep disorders in patients with a neurocognitive disorder]. ( Carrier, J; Dang-Vu, TT; Moderie, C, 2022)
"While some sleep disorders are more challenging to treat, most can be easily managed with adequate interventions."2.61Sleep Disorders. ( K Pavlova, M; Latreille, V, 2019)
"Pain is a multidimensional response involving several levels of expression ranging from somatosensory to emotional."2.50Restless legs syndrome and pain disorders: what's in common? ( Delgado Rodrigues, RN; Goulart, LI; Prieto Peres, MF, 2014)
"There are specific sleep disorders (other than insomnia) for which pharmacotherapy plus behavioral strategies are warranted."2.46Pharmacotherapy in pediatric sleep disorders. ( Garbutt, A; Weiss, SK, 2010)
"Melatonin may prove to be an alternative therapy for PLMS."2.41Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep: fact, fad, and fiction. ( Patel, S, 2002)
"To investigate the presence of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in Cluster Headache (CH) patients compared to headache-free controls."1.37Cluster headache patients are not affected by restless legs syndrome: an observational study. ( Daniela, C; Eliana, M; Florindo, D; Gabriella, M; Gennaro, B; Gerardo, C; Giulio, C; Vincenzo, T; Vittorio, P, 2011)
"Effective treatments now exist for many sleep disorders, such as OSA and RLS, and a major breakthrough in the treatment of narcolepsy seems imminent."1.32Sleep disorders. ( Fisch, BJ; Olejniczak, PW, 2003)
"The precise etiology of the restless legs syndrome (RLS) is unknown."1.32Urinary 6-hydroxy-melatonin-sulfate excretion and circadian rhythm in patients with restless legs syndrome. ( Auff, E; Sycha, T; Tribl, GG; Waldhauser, F; Zeitlhofer, J, 2003)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's6 (40.00)29.6817
2010's8 (53.33)24.3611
2020's1 (6.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Moderie, C1
Carrier, J1
Dang-Vu, TT1
K Pavlova, M1
Latreille, V1
Amos, LB1
Grekowicz, ML1
Kuhn, EM1
Olstad, JD1
Collins, MM1
Norins, NA1
D'Andrea, LA1
Barun, B1
Goulart, LI1
Delgado Rodrigues, RN1
Prieto Peres, MF1
Whittom, S1
Dumont, M2
Petit, D1
Desautels, A1
Adam, B1
Lavigne, G1
Montplaisir, J2
Florindo, D1
Daniela, C1
Giulio, C1
Vittorio, P1
Gabriella, M1
Vincenzo, T1
Eliana, M1
Gerardo, C1
Gennaro, B1
Weiss, SK1
Garbutt, A1
Koo, BB1
Patel, S1
Olejniczak, PW1
Fisch, BJ1
Tribl, GG1
Waldhauser, F1
Sycha, T1
Auff, E1
Zeitlhofer, J1
Kunz, D1
Mahlberg, R1
Müller, C1
Tilmann, A1
Bes, F1
Michaud, M1
Selmaoui, B1
Paquet, J1
Fantini, ML1
Garcia-Borreguero, D1
Serrano, C1
Larrosa, O1
Granizo, JJ1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Study of the Influence of an Osteopathic Treatment Protocol on the Improvement of Sleep: a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT05899972]50 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-09-01Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

6 reviews available for melatonin and Restless Leg Syndrome

ArticleYear
[Sleep disorders in patients with a neurocognitive disorder].
    L'Encephale, 2022, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Alzheimer Disease; Chronobiology Disorders; Humans; Melatonin; REM Sleep Behavior Disorder; Restless

2022
Sleep Disorders.
    The American journal of medicine, 2019, Volume: 132, Issue:3

    Topics: Central Nervous System Depressants; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chronobiology Disorders; Cogn

2019
Pathophysiological background and clinical characteristics of sleep disorders in multiple sclerosis.
    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 2013, Volume: 115 Suppl 1

    Topics: Animals; Fatigue; Humans; Melatonin; Multiple Sclerosis; Narcolepsy; Restless Legs Syndrome; Sleep W

2013
Restless legs syndrome and pain disorders: what's in common?
    Current pain and headache reports, 2014, Volume: 18, Issue:11

    Topics: Calcium Channel Blockers; Diagnosis, Differential; Dopamine Agonists; Fibromyalgia; gamma-Aminobutyr

2014
Pharmacotherapy in pediatric sleep disorders.
    Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews, 2010, Volume: 21, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Central Nervous System Depressants; Child; GABA-A Receptor Agonists; Histamine Antagonis

2010
Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep: fact, fad, and fiction.
    Current opinion in pulmonary medicine, 2002, Volume: 8, Issue:6

    Topics: Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Melatonin; Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome; Renal Ins

2002

Trials

2 trials available for melatonin and Restless Leg Syndrome

ArticleYear
Melatonin in patients with reduced REM sleep duration: two randomized controlled trials.
    The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2004, Volume: 89, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Circadian Rhythm; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Melatonin; Middle Aged; Na

2004
Circadian effects of dopaminergic treatment in restless legs syndrome.
    Sleep medicine, 2004, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Circadian Rhythm; Dopamine Agents; Female; Humans; Levodopa; Lighting; Male; Melatonin; Middl

2004

Other Studies

7 other studies available for melatonin and Restless Leg Syndrome

ArticleYear
Treatment of pediatric restless legs syndrome.
    Clinical pediatrics, 2014, Volume: 53, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Amines; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Antioxidants; Benzothiazoles; Child; Child, Prescho

2014
Effects of melatonin and bright light administration on motor and sensory symptoms of RLS.
    Sleep medicine, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Female; Humans; Immobilization; Male; Melatonin; Middle Aged; Phototherapy; Psychomotor Perfo

2010
Cluster headache patients are not affected by restless legs syndrome: an observational study.
    Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 2011, Volume: 113, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Case-Control Studies; Circadian Rhythm; Cluster Headache; Cross-Sectional Studies; Fema

2011
Restless legs syndrome: relationship between prevalence and latitude.
    Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2012, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Americas; Asia; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Cross-Section

2012
Sleep disorders.
    The Medical clinics of North America, 2003, Volume: 87, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antioxidants; Cheyne-Stokes Respiration; Chronobiology Disorders; Chronotherapy; Disord

2003
Urinary 6-hydroxy-melatonin-sulfate excretion and circadian rhythm in patients with restless legs syndrome.
    Journal of pineal research, 2003, Volume: 35, Issue:4

    Topics: Circadian Rhythm; Female; Humans; Male; Melatonin; Middle Aged; Restless Legs Syndrome

2003
Circadian rhythm of restless legs syndrome: relationship with biological markers.
    Annals of neurology, 2004, Volume: 55, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Arousal; Biomarkers; Body Temperature; Chi-Square Distribution; Circadian Rhythm; Demography;

2004