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    • Sleep Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Internal Medicine

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    • Chronic insomnia disorder is a prevalent sleep disturbance, particularly in patients with co-occurring neurologic conditions.
    • Updated diagnostic criteria are available with the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition.
    • Clinical practice guidelines for pharmacologic insomnia treatment have been revised by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide current information on the diagnosis and management of chronic insomnia disorder.
    • To review the latest pharmacotherapeutic options for insomnia.
    • To discuss the growing use of non-pharmacologic interventions in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent literature and updated clinical practice guidelines.
    • Discussion of emerging pharmacologic and behavioral therapies.
    • Exploration of integrative medicine, mindfulness, and meditation as treatment options.

    Main Results:

    • New pharmacologic and behavioral therapies, including at-home devices, are emerging for personalized insomnia management.
    • Non-pharmacologic approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy are increasingly utilized.
    • Several novel treatment options are in early development or clinical trials.

    Conclusions:

    • Managing chronic insomnia disorder presents complexities requiring tailored therapeutic strategies.
    • A range of alternative and complementary treatment options are available for patients.
    • Personalized evaluation and management are key to optimizing outcomes for insomnia.