Journal article
Efficacy of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbance in Children with Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Sleep disturbances are commonly reported in children with persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). Melatonin treatment is often recommended, yet supporting evidence is scarce. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with melatonin for sleep disturbance in youth with PPCS following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This article is a secondary analysis of a clinical trial of melatonin compared with placebo to treat PPCS. Youth (8-18 …
Authors
Barlow KM; Kirk V; Brooks B; Esser MJ; Yeates KO; Zemek R; Kirton A; Mikrogianakis A; MacMaster F; Nettel-Aguirre A
Journal
Journal of Neurotrauma, Vol. 38, No. 8, pp. 950–959
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert
Publication Date
April 15, 2021
DOI
10.1089/neu.2020.7154
ISSN
0897-7151