systematic_review
    2014
    High Quality

    Melatonin for shift work sleep disorder and circadian adaptation: a Cochrane review

    Liira J, Verbeek JH, Costa G, Driscoll TR, Sallinen M, Isotalo LK, Ruotsalainen JH

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of pharmacological interventions including melatonin for sleepiness and sleep disturbance in shift workers.

    Key Findings

    Melatonin increased sleep length after night shift by around 24 minutes but did not improve sleep onset latency or alertness on shift.

    Conclusions

    Melatonin gives a small sleep-duration benefit for shift workers.

    Limitations

    Low quality evidence; small trials with variable dosing.

    Supplements Studied

    Melatonin
    Compound

    Melatonin increased sleep length after night shift by around 24 minutes but did not improve sleep onset latency or alertness on shift

    Outcomes Measured

    Shift Work Adaptation
    Primary

    Melatonin increased sleep length after night shift by around 24 minutes but did not improve sleep onset latency or alertness on shift

    Study Details

    Year:2014
    Sample Size:718
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:8/10

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