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Therapeutic strategies for circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances in Huntington disease.

Neurodegenerative disease management
December 1, 2015
Daniel J van Wamelen et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate potential treatments, including bright light therapy, for circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances in Huntington disease (HD).

Results Summary

The abstract suggests that bright light therapy is a promising treatment option for circadian rhythm and sleep disruption in HD, though further clinical trials are needed for corroboration.

Population

Patients with Huntington disease (HD) experiencing circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
melatonin (agonists)
decrease
circadian rhythm and sleep disruption
HD patients
-
most promising treatment options
#1
bright light therapy
decrease
circadian rhythm and sleep disruption
HD patients
-
most promising treatment options
#2
Abstract

Aside from the well-known motor, cognitive and psychiatric signs and symptoms, Huntington disease (HD) is also frequently complicated by circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances. Despite the observation that these disturbances often precede motor onset and have a high prevalence, no studies are available in HD patients which assess potential treatments. In this review, we will briefly outline the nature of circadian rhythm and sleep disturbances in HD and subsequently focus on potential treatments based on findings in other neurodegenerative diseases with similarities to HD, such as Parkinson and Alzheimer disease. The most promising treatment options to date for circadian rhythm and sleep disruption in HD include melatonin (agonists) and bright light therapy, although further corroboration in clinical trials is warranted.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnimalsHumansHuntington DiseaseSleep Disorders, Circadian Rhythm
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality60/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations17
Citations/Year1.7
Relative Citation Ratio0.66
NIH Percentile35.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score0.73
Normalized Score0.62
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