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December 2013 PMID 23691095

Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.

Eduardo Ferracioli-Oda, Ahmad Qawasmi, Michael H Bloch

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184
Peak: 4 in Sep 2019
across 6 sources since Jan 2017

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3,889,980
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72,578

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What people are saying

Overall, discussions reflect a mixture of support and curiosity, citing specific effects like reduced sleep latency and longer sleep duration, with tone ranging from factual to contemplative, indicating sustained interest but cautious optimism regarding the impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the meta-analysis, recognizing that melatonin can improve sleep parameters, though some note the effect size is modest.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display high curiosity, referencing multiple meta-analyses, sleep benefits, and related hormonal factors, showing engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts cite specific studies, discuss dosages, and consider implications, indicating a moderate level of detailed involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions suggest the publication could influence how sleep disorders are approached, but the modest effects limit high-impact claims.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to assess how effective melatonin is in treating primary sleep disorders compared to a placebo, focusing on sleep latency, sleep quality, and total sleep time.
  • Nineteen studies with 1,683 participants were analyzed, revealing that melatonin significantly reduced the time to fall asleep and increased total sleep time, especially with higher doses and longer usage durations.
  • Despite modest benefits when compared to other insomnia medications, melatonin is noted for having fewer side effects and could still be a useful option in managing sleep issues.
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C. Guillamón, Dr.
@Guillamon_ · X

@enferactive @PauMatalap @hEIRmione_ https://t.co/z7BceQNmHb

Oct 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,282 followers View post →
Alberto Sanagustín
@alsanagust · X

Melatonina: beneficios y riesgos https://t.co/9r43HxEFYi a través de @YouTube

Mar 29, 2023 · 4 likes · 5,088 followers View post →
Heel España
@HeelSpain · X

Estudios como el Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders admiten que la #melatonina disminuye la latencia de inicio del #sueño, aumenta el tiempo total de sueño y mejora la calidad general del sueño. Art. Via @La_SER https://t.co/6lTVTwu3nm

Sep 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,339 followers View post →
Mandeep (ਮਨਦੀਪ | मनदीप) Singh MD
@MndpSingh7 · X

@Starr_Rx @CJA_Journal @CASUpdate @PEAKMD @SarooSharda_MD @hawaraed Thanks @Starr_Rx for the thoughtful question.

May 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,103 followers View post →
Slow Spike-Wave
@phluaria · X

@DrTobiasFunky https://t.co/Mhnecq7tiK It does work but the effect size is modest

May 24, 2020 · 3 likes · 740 followers View post →
Doğal Yasalar
@dogalyasalar · X

@makifcansiz 1. Uyku Eksikliği Melatonin: •Buccellato, T. (2014). “The role of melatonin in sleep regulation.” Chronobiology International. •Ferracioli-Oda, E., et al. (2013). “Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.” PLOS One. Magnezyum: •Abbasi, B., &

Nov 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 59,044 followers View post →

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Gonzalo Suárez
@gonzalo2603.bsky.social · Bluesky

3. Ferracioli-Oda, E., Qawasmi, A., & Bloch, M. H. (2013). Meta-analysis: Melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders. PLoS ONE, 8(5), e63773 #melatonina #melatonine #science

Nov 4, 2025 View post →
gonzalo2603
@gonzalo2603 · X

3. Ferracioli-Oda, E., Qawasmi, A., & Bloch, M. H. (2013). Meta-analysis: Melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders. PLoS ONE, 8(5), e63773 #melatonina #melatonine #science

Nov 4, 2025 · 564 followers View post →
Meisen
@MeisenRuby · X

@htyvkod @fckandr Meta-analysis: Melatonin for the Treatment of Primary Sleep Disorders - https://t.co/BJ17BdQvZT Efficacy of melatonin for chronic insomnia: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses - https://t.co/AjdQJYs2vL А джерела пишуть таке (

Oct 12, 2025 · 2 likes · 2,014 followers View post →
el hombre pulpo
@coproduto · X

@adamsnows pode mandar, mas a questão é que o texto que te mandei cita várias meta-análises que encontram efeitos consideráveis Tipo: https://t.co/DMxuSRny5O (N = 284) https://t.co/2EWKdaG0rt (N = 1683)

Oct 7, 2025 · 22,828 followers View post →
Doğal Yasalar
@dogalyasalar · X

@makifcansiz 1. Uyku Eksikliği Melatonin: •Buccellato, T. (2014). “The role of melatonin in sleep regulation.” Chronobiology International. •Ferracioli-Oda, E., et al. (2013). “Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.” PLOS One. Magnezyum: •Abbasi, B., &

Nov 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 59,044 followers View post →
niplav
@niplav_site · X

@FellowHominid It's weird, a meta-analysis¹ claims increased sleep durations, with ~8 minutes. Might be due to the amount of melatonin though, apparently they usually gave >1mg, while I usually take ⅓ of a mg. ¹: https://t.co/BdVpFhPgF9 https://t.co/YPauIKxfDP

Jan 19, 2024 · 1,054 followers View post →
RENE MOYA
@RENE_001 · X

SUPLEMENTOS de MELATONINA: BENEFICIOS y RIESGOS de esta HORMONA https://t.co/adWoEXZHbG vía @YouTube

Aug 13, 2023 · 23 followers View post →
Alberto Sanagustín
@alsanagust · X

Melatonina: beneficios y riesgos https://t.co/9r43HxEFYi a través de @YouTube

Mar 29, 2023 · 4 likes · 5,088 followers View post →
Susana Trillo
@Stg_blkd1 · X

RT @Guillamon_: @enferactive @PauMatalap @hEIRmione_ https://t.co/z7BceQNmHb

Oct 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 656 followers View post →
Lobo Valdavia
@LoboValdavia · X

RT @Guillamon_: @enferactive @PauMatalap @hEIRmione_ https://t.co/z7BceQNmHb

Oct 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,309 followers View post →
C. Guillamón, Dr.
@Guillamon_ · X

@enferactive @PauMatalap @hEIRmione_ https://t.co/z7BceQNmHb

Oct 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 2,282 followers View post →
PF Anderson @pfanderson@disabled.social
@pfanderson · X

Meta-Analysis: Melatonin for the Treatment of Primary Sleep Disorders https://t.co/4rDRSCyhzQ

Aug 4, 2022 · 10,792 followers View post →
歌島大輔＠日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

Eduardo Ferracioli-Oda et al. PLoS One. 2013 Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders

Jun 4, 2022 · 1 like · 9,662 followers View post →
avg blue jackets fan
@Merzlikins90 · X

@SAS_RAYS Ferracioli-Oda E, Qawasmi A, Bloch MH. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders. PLoS One. 2013 May 17;8(5):e63773. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063773. PMID: 23691095; PMCID: PMC3656905. Meta-analysis boi

May 1, 2022 · 12 followers View post →
chydorina
@chydorina · X

@hubermanlab @DrAdamBat https://t.co/wqRwP2ZvGI

Apr 23, 2022 · 1 like · 16,445 followers View post →
тот самый гаагчанин
@kojoru · X

@bullshitofiro4k я всегда думал, что это плацебо, а сейчас открыл пабмед, и что-то выглядит как будто бы и нет! https://t.co/zMGcbOEh9v например

Feb 7, 2022 · 624 followers View post →
Slow Spike-Wave
@phluaria · X

@DrTobiasFunky https://t.co/Mhnecq7tiK It does work but the effect size is modest

May 24, 2020 · 3 likes · 740 followers View post →
Mandeep (ਮਨਦੀਪ | मनदीप) Singh MD
@MndpSingh7 · X

@Starr_Rx @CJA_Journal @CASUpdate @PEAKMD @SarooSharda_MD @hawaraed Thanks @Starr_Rx for the thoughtful question.

May 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,103 followers View post →
Juan Jose Arribas Garcia
@juanjohealth · X

RT @HeelSpain: Estudios como el Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders admiten que la #melatonina disminuye…

Sep 25, 2019 · 2 shares · 6 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @HeelSpain: Estudios como el Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders admiten que la #melatonina disminuye…

Sep 25, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,718 followers View post →
Heel España
@HeelSpain · X

Estudios como el Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders admiten que la #melatonina disminuye la latencia de inicio del #sueño, aumenta el tiempo total de sueño y mejora la calidad general del sueño. Art. Via @La_SER https://t.co/6lTVTwu3nm

Sep 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 2,339 followers View post →