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Published in: Current Sleep Medicine Reports 2/2023

01-06-2023 | Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

The Utility of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Relieving Insomnia Symptoms and Sleep Disturbances Across Different Sleep Disorders: a Topical Review

Authors: Alberto Herrero Babiloni, Daphnée Brazeau, Beatrice P. De Koninck, Gilles J. Lavigne, Louis De Beaumont

Published in: Current Sleep Medicine Reports | Issue 2/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The present topical review aims to summarize the literature to give an overview of the clinical utility of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques to manage insomnia symptoms and other sleep disturbances.

Recent Findings

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial electric stimulation techniques have shown potential to manage sleep disturbances, although studies with robust double-blind controlled designs and larger samples are warranted to better support their use. In addition, other techniques such as transcranial random noise stimulation or transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation can be promising and merit attention in future research.

Summary

The application of NIBS in sleep disorders is promising, but it is still an emerging research domain which requires exhaustive characterization with state-of-the-art sleep architecture investigation techniques such as in-laboratory or at-home polysomnography.
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Metadata
Title
The Utility of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation in Relieving Insomnia Symptoms and Sleep Disturbances Across Different Sleep Disorders: a Topical Review
Authors
Alberto Herrero Babiloni
Daphnée Brazeau
Beatrice P. De Koninck
Gilles J. Lavigne
Louis De Beaumont
Publication date
01-06-2023
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Current Sleep Medicine Reports / Issue 2/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2198-6401
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-023-00254-9

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