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Efficacy of melatonin for sleep disturbance following traumatic brain injury [ 2012 - 2016 ]


Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by Monash University
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1028733]

Researchers: Prof Jennie Ponsford (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Shanthakumar Wilson Rajaratnam

Brief description This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, in alleviating sleep disturbances in people with traumatic brain injury. If successful, melatonin therapy could substantially improve the quality of life of individuals with TBI, improving their participation in vocational, leisure and social activities and enhancing their emotional well-being.

Funding Amount $AUD 225,119.62

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Psychology | Psychology and Cognitive Sciences | drug efficacy | intervention study | melatonin | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | rehabilitation | sleep disturbance | traumatic brain injury (TBI) |
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