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Melatonin in autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 2011 · Vol. 53(9) · pp. 783–792
Daniel A. Rossignol✉Richard E. Frye(The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
Abstract
Melatonin administration in ASD is associated with improved sleep parameters, better daytime behavior, and minimal side effects. Additional studies of melatonin would be helpful to confirm and expand on these findings.
Circadian rhythm and melatoninChild Development and Digital TechnologySleep and related disordersMelatoninAutismMeta-analysisPsychologyAutism spectrum disorderMedicinePlaceboRett syndromeRandomized controlled trialCircadian rhythm
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ChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveChild, PreschoolDouble-Blind MethodHumansMelatoninRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicDatabases, Factual
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