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SynthesisFrontiers in sleep2026

Homeopathy for the treatment of insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abhijit Dutta, Dewan Md Sumsuzzman, Daniel Wrzałko, Robbert van Haselen, Petra Weiermayer, Katharina Gaertner, J A D S Lakshani, Sabine Klein, Stephan Baumgartner, Martin Loef

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10 authors.

Abhijit DuttaInternational Cooperation Section, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi, India.
Dewan Md SumsuzzmanAgent-Based Modeling Laboratory, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Daniel WrzałkoInstitute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Robbert van HaselenSociety for Clinical Research, Berlin, Germany.
Petra WeiermayerInstitute of Integrative Medicine, University of Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Germany.
Katharina GaertnerAarepraxis Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
J A D S LakshaniDepartment of Information Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Sabine KleinInstitute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Stephan BaumgartnerInstitute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Martin LoefSociety for Clinical Research, Berlin, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Insomnia is a prevalent disorder associated with substantial impairment. Homeopathy has been proposed as a complementary treatment for insomnia, but its clinical effects remain uncertain. This systematic review assessed the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of homeopathic treatments for insomnia. Methods: Prospective comparative studies evaluating any homeopathic preparation for insomnia were included. Searches in MEDLINE, EMBASE, seven additional databases, and three trial registries were conducted through August 2025. Risk of bias, intervention complexity, model validity, and pragmatism were assessed using respectively RoB 2, ROBINS-I, iCAT, MVHT, and RITES. Data were synthesized using random-effects meta-analyses, and certainty of evidence was evaluated using GRADE. Results: Eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs; Conclusions: The current evidence is mainly limited by imprecision and risk of bias. The available evidence does not allow firm conclusions regarding the effects of homeopathy for insomnia. High-quality, replicated trials with systematic adverse-event monitoring are needed.

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homeopathyinsomniameta-analysissleep disorderssystematic review

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PMID42865583
PMCPMC13654833

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