Melatonin and jet lag: confirmatory result using a simplified protocol

Biol Psychiatry. 1992 Oct 15;32(8):705-11. doi: 10.1016/0006-3223(92)90300-o.

Abstract

This study replicates the alleviation of jet-lag with melatonin in a simplified protocol for eastward flight. At 22-n hr (n is the time-lag between the North American departure point and France), subjects took either melatonin (8 mg, n = 15), or placebo (n = 15) on the day of the return flight and for 3 consecutive days. On day 8, self-ratings significantly discriminated between melatonin and placebo for global treatment efficacy, morning fatigue, and evening sleepiness.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arousal / drug effects
  • Arousal / physiology
  • Circadian Rhythm / drug effects*
  • Circadian Rhythm / physiology
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melatonin / administration & dosage*
  • Melatonin / physiology
  • Travel*

Substances

  • Melatonin