Melatonin improves sleep in children with epilepsy: randomized double-blind cross-over study

摘要

ObjectiveInsomnia, especially maintenance insomnia is widely prevalent in epilepsy. Although melatonin is commonly used, limited data address its efficacy. We performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study to identify the effects of melatonin on sleep and seizure control in children with epilepsy.