Evaluating the Role of Homoeopathic Interventions in the Management of Insomnia: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies.
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Background:
Insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder with major public-health implications, leading to impaired functioning, mood disturbances, and reduced quality of life¹˒². Conventional therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and hypnotic medications are commonly recommended but are often associated with limited adherence, adverse effects, or incomplete response¹˒². This has encouraged interest in complementary and alternative modalities, including homoeopathy³˒⁴.
Aim of Review: This review evaluates clinical evidence on homoeopathic interventions for insomnia.
Methods:
A structured literature search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, AJOL, and the Cochrane Library using predefined criteria⁵˒⁶˒⁷.
Results:
Forty-one studies met the inclusion criteria, including randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and case series⁵˒⁶. Some trials reported improvements in sleep onset and quality⁸˒⁵, while others found no significant difference compared to placebo⁶˒⁹. Observational studies showed favourable outcomes but had methodological limitations¹⁰˒¹¹.
Conclusion:
Homoeopathy may provide benefit as an adjunctive therapy, particularly when individualized¹²˒¹³, but current evidence remains insufficient for firm conclusions⁹˒¹⁴. High-quality trials are required¹⁵˒⁷˒⁴...
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