Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Treatments for Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review According to the Principles of Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
Highlights What are the main findings? For the first time, a critical systematic review based on evidence-based medicine criteria has been presented on the effects of individualised homoeopathy on sleep disorders in children and adolescents. For the following conditions, there are currently four placebo-controlled studies and one observational study with transparently declared treatment regimens available in the English-language specialist literature: bruxism, insomnia, and nocturnal enuresis. What are the implications of the main findings? The findings highlight areas where evidence-based homoeopathic research exists and where further studies are needed to strengthen clinical understanding. This systematic review may serve as a valuable reference for clinicians and researchers exploring complementary approaches for paediatric sleep disorders. Abstract Background: Sleep disorders are common in childhood and adolescence and can negatively affect cognitive development, mood regulation, behaviour, and quality of life. Parents frequently seek complementary therapies such as homoeopathy, yet the scientific evidence for homoeopathic treatments in paediatric sleep disorders remains uncertain. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of homoeopathic interventions for sleep disorders in children and adolescents according to evidence-based medicine principles. Objectives: To systematically review and evaluate the effectiveness of homoeopathic treatments for sleep disorders in…
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