Controlled sleep restriction for rhythmic movement disorder.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
Rhythmic movement disorder is a parasomnia that is difficult to treat. In our study, 3 weeks of controlled sleep restriction with hypnotic administration in the first week resulted in almost complete resolution of the movements in 6 children. This therapeutic success suggests that rhythmic movement disorder results from a voluntary self-soothing behavior.
Medical subject headings
- Chloral Hydrate
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Sleep Deprivation
- Sleep-Wake Transition Disorders