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Phytotherapy Strategy for Sleep Disorders Related to Anxiety With a Combination of Eschscholtzia and Valerian Extracts

Completed
Conditions
Sleep Disorders Related to Anxiety
Registration Number
NCT02981238
Lead Sponsor
PiLeJe
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of a one-month supplementation with Phytostandard® Eschscholtzia and valerian on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), in insomniac so-called adjustment subjects (occasional or short-term insomnia)

Detailed Description

For this study, 40 patients are going to be included. They will have a supplementation of Phytostandard® Eschscholtzia and valerian, from 2 to 4 tablets per day during 28 days.

on the one hand, during the two visits (inclusion and follow-up), the investigator completes the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A). During the inclusion visit, he completes with his patient the epworth scale.

on the other hand, patients complete ISI twice : just after the inclusion visit and just before the follow-up visit. He completes two sleep schedules, the first one during the first week of complement and the second one during the fourth.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria
  • Suffering from an anxiety resulting in a HAM-A score (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale) greater than or equal to 30
  • With a score on Epworth's sleepiness scale strictly greater than 10 (suggestive of a major hypersomnia)
  • Presenting symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome
  • Presenting symptoms of a restless legs syndrome
  • Presenting a chronic pain syndrome requiring the daily intake of analgesic(s)
  • Under psychotropic treatment (neuroleptic, anxiolytic, antidepressant or hypnotic) or under treatment to alter the waking state (antihistamines, beta-blockers, some cough syrups, etc.)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
evolution of the Index of Severity of Insomnia (ISI)day 0 and day 28

This outcome is compared with ISI at day 0 : we compared both the global score and each item scores

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Satisfactionday 28

using a likert scale of satisfaction

Evolution of Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A)day 0 and day 28

This outcome is compared with HAM-A at day 0

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pileje Network of general practitioners

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Paris, France

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