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Bristol Medico-chirurgical Journal... Jun 1894
PubMed: 28896299
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British Medical Journal
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Humans; Sleep Wake Disorders; Somnambulism
PubMed: 7448560
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Australian Family Physician 2017Sleepwalking is a relatively common and innocuous arousal disorder during non‑rapid eye movement sleep. (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Sleepwalking is a relatively common and innocuous arousal disorder during non‑rapid eye movement sleep.
OBJECTIVE
This paper provides a review of the most recent science on sleepwalking to guide clinical decision-making.
DISCUSSION
Most patients who sleepwalk do not require treatment, but comorbid sleep disorders that result in daytime tiredness, and behaviour and emotional problems require assessment and interventions. In the absence of clinical trials, tentative, low-risk treatments - scheduled waking and hypnosis - are suggested for sleepwalking that results in distress or violence towards others. People who sleepwalk and are violent may benefit from impulse-control interventions.
Topics: Adolescent; Child; Fatigue; Humans; Somnambulism
PubMed: 28787563
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The Western Journal of Medicine May 1975
Topics: Humans; Somnambulism
PubMed: 1130031
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Indian Journal of Psychiatry Apr 2007Somnambulism is an arousal disorder that is usually benign, self-limited and only infrequently requires treatment. Chronic sleepwalking in children has been shown to be...
Somnambulism is an arousal disorder that is usually benign, self-limited and only infrequently requires treatment. Chronic sleepwalking in children has been shown to be associated with behavioral problems and poor emotional regulation. Most cases can be diagnosed with careful noting of case history and epilepsy is an important differential diagnosis. Management with pharmacological and behavioural measures is usually safe and effective. We present two cases of somnambulism that highlight the importance of the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
PubMed: 20711396
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Sleep Medicine Reviews Aug 2009Somnambulism, or sleepwalking, is a parasomnia of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep where movement behaviours usually confined to wakefulness are displayed during... (Review)
Review
Somnambulism, or sleepwalking, is a parasomnia of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep where movement behaviours usually confined to wakefulness are displayed during sleep. Generally, if sleepwalking is causing distress or danger in spite of safety measures, medical or psychological treatment is indicated. Clinicians will need to assess the evidence for treatment options. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and the Ovid Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews (EBM) multifile databases were searched. No properly powered rigorous controlled trials were found for treatment of sleepwalking in adults. Seven reports described small trials with some kind of control arm, or retrospective case series which included 30 or more patients. With no high quality evidence to underpin recommendations for treatments of somnambulism, full discussion with patients is advised. Adequately powered, well-designed clinical trials are now needed, and multi-centre collaborations may be required to obtain the sample sizes required.
Topics: Adult; Benzodiazepines; Combined Modality Therapy; Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Hypnosis; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Imagery, Psychotherapy; Patient Care Team; Relaxation Therapy; Somnambulism; Suggestion; Young Adult
PubMed: 19046651
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Journal of Psychological Medicine and... Jan 1856
PubMed: 28907314
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Psychiatry (Edgmont (Pa. : Township)) Nov 2006Although they share similar features, there are important differences between nocturnal eating syndrome and sleep-related eating disorder, which can be elucidated with a...
Although they share similar features, there are important differences between nocturnal eating syndrome and sleep-related eating disorder, which can be elucidated with a careful history and evaluation. While the former is best characterized as an eating disorder with associated insomnia, the latter is classified as a parasomnia, and is frequently affiliated with other primary sleep disorders. Nonsomatic therapies in isolation do not appear to be helpful for either condition, but effective pharmacotherapies have been described for both entities. Beyond the obvious discouragement and social embarrassment conferred by both conditions, there are also significant potential medical comorbidities, predominantly in the form of refractory obesity and related complications.
PubMed: 20877520
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Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine :... Nov 2019Somnambulism is a non-rapid eye movement sleep parasomnia with potential for significant injury as well as functional nighttime and daytime impairment. Clonazepam is...
Somnambulism is a non-rapid eye movement sleep parasomnia with potential for significant injury as well as functional nighttime and daytime impairment. Clonazepam is frequently used as first line pharmacotherapy. However, the optimal treatment of somnambulism has not been established. In this article, we present the cases of two patients with severe somnambulism who showed a significant therapeutic response to osmotic release oral system methylphenidate (OROS-MPH). In addition to its practical therapeutic implications, this first report of the successful treatment of somnambulism with OROS-MPH may provide additional insight into the neurobiological underpinnings of this medical condition.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delayed-Action Preparations; Female; Humans; Methylphenidate; Osmosis; Somnambulism; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
PubMed: 31739860
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PloS One 2016Sleepwalking is thought to be a common arousal disorder; however, the epidemiology of this disorder has not yet been systematically examined. A systematic search of... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
Sleepwalking is thought to be a common arousal disorder; however, the epidemiology of this disorder has not yet been systematically examined. A systematic search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, and ScienceDirect was conducted for 'sleepwalking' OR 'somnambulism' in any field, to identify studies that reported the epidemiology of sleepwalking or sleepwalking disorders. Fifty-one studies assessed the prevalence rates of sleepwalking in a total sample of 100 490. The meta-analysis showed the estimated lifetime prevalence of sleepwalking was 6.9% (95% CI 4.6%-10.3%). The current prevalence rate of sleepwalking-within the last 12 months-was significantly higher in children 5.0% (95% CI 3.8%-6.5%) than adults 1.5% (95% CI 1.0%-2.3%). There was no evidence of developmental trends in sleepwalking across childhood. The significant risk of bias across all studies suggests these results should be used cautiously. Further epidemiological research that addresses methodological problems found in studies of sleepwalking to date is needed.
Topics: Bias; Child; Humans; Prevalence; Risk; Somnambulism
PubMed: 27832078
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164769