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Oral melatonin for non-respiratory sleep disturbance in children with neurodisabilities: systematic review and meta-analyses.

Adwoa ParkerBryony BeresfordVicki DawsonHeather ElphickCaroline FairhurstCatherine HewittArabella ScantleburyGemma SpiersMegan ThomasKath WrightCatriona Mcdaid
Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2019)
Melatonin for the management of non-respiratory sleep disturbances in children with neurodisabilities was well tolerated with minimal adverse effects. The extent of benefit and which children might benefit most from melatonin use is uncertain. Benefit may be greatest in those with autism spectrum disorder; however, this finding should be interpreted with caution.
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