Headache is one of the main complaints in pediatric neurology. Exogenous melatonin has been shown to be useful and safe in improving sleep-wake cycles and sleep quality in children. Tryptophan as well plays a key role in sleep regulation. So far, no studies tried to analyze the effects of a combination of both melatonin and tryptophan in treating chronic headache in children affected also by night-time awakenings.

Bravaccio, C., Terrone, G., Rizzo, R., Gulisano, M., Tosi, M., Curatolo, P., et al. (2020). Use of nutritional supplements based on melatonin, tryptophan and vitamin B6 in children with primary chronic headache, with or without sleep disorders: a pilot study. MINERVA PEDIATRICA, 72(1), 30-36 [10.23736/S0026-4946.19.05533-6].

Use of nutritional supplements based on melatonin, tryptophan and vitamin B6 in children with primary chronic headache, with or without sleep disorders: a pilot study

Curatolo, Paolo;Emberti Gialloreti, Leonardo
2020-10-11

Abstract

Headache is one of the main complaints in pediatric neurology. Exogenous melatonin has been shown to be useful and safe in improving sleep-wake cycles and sleep quality in children. Tryptophan as well plays a key role in sleep regulation. So far, no studies tried to analyze the effects of a combination of both melatonin and tryptophan in treating chronic headache in children affected also by night-time awakenings.
11-ott-2020
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/01 - STATISTICA MEDICA
Settore MED/39 - NEUROPSICHIATRIA INFANTILE
Settore MEDS-20/B - Neuropsichiatria infantile
English
Bravaccio, C., Terrone, G., Rizzo, R., Gulisano, M., Tosi, M., Curatolo, P., et al. (2020). Use of nutritional supplements based on melatonin, tryptophan and vitamin B6 in children with primary chronic headache, with or without sleep disorders: a pilot study. MINERVA PEDIATRICA, 72(1), 30-36 [10.23736/S0026-4946.19.05533-6].
Bravaccio, C; Terrone, G; Rizzo, R; Gulisano, M; Tosi, M; Curatolo, P; Emberti Gialloreti, L
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