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Melatonin use in typically developing (TD) children: International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) Expert

, Judith Owens1, Narong Simakajornboon2

  • 1Department of Neurology, Pediatric Sleep Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

Sleep Medicine
|February 9, 2025
PubMed

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This study provides evidence-based recommendations for using melatonin to manage insomnia in children and adolescents. It addresses indications, dosage, and safety for healthcare practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Melatonin is globally used for pediatric insomnia.
  • Clinical guidelines for melatonin use in typically developing children are scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop evidence-based and consensus-based recommendations for melatonin use in pediatric insomnia.
  • To guide healthcare practitioners in clinical decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review by a task force of pediatric sleep experts.
  • Development of consensus-based recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Recommendations cover indications, timing, dosage, and safety of melatonin.
  • Addresses use in pediatric clinical settings.

Conclusions:

  • Provides guidance for melatonin use in pediatric insomnia.
  • Aims to standardize and improve the safe application of melatonin in children.

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