Therapeutic progress of two sibling cases exhibiting sleep-wake rhythm disorder

Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2000 Jun;54(3):354-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1819.2000.00712.x.

Abstract

In this study, two females, siblings who exhibited a non-24 h sleep-wake rhythm (non-24 h) at home were observed. However, they showed a delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) immediately after admission to Kurume University Hospital. Melatonin (3 mg) was commenced following chronotherapy and this improved their sleep-wake rhythm. Polysomnography (PSG) showed decreased sleep latency and increased sleep stage. In these cases, the involvement of environmental factors was strongly suggested for the sleep-wake rhythm abnormalities as well as familial factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melatonin / administration & dosage*
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Deprivation*
  • Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm / genetics*
  • Sleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Melatonin