Several double blind research studies were performed to assess if Melatonin was a good aid in sleep for individuals who suffered from not being able to fall asleep in an adequate amount of time. The studies hoped to improve the quality of life which included a longer sleeping time and ease of being able to go to sleep when tired. Placebos of 1-3 mg where given and chosen as an adequate amount to avoid being too little or too much drug for the patient in comparison to the placebo. Too little of the drug could not be an adequate amount to measure a difference between the placebo and too much of the drug could have induced a sleepiness effect on the patient during hours when they were not supposed to be tired. Melatonin levels naturally in human
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According to this study, the external source of Melatonin helped individuals with insomnia to reduce their insomnia levels and have a better night sleep, therefore increasing their quality of life. In a double blind study with the same, 1-3 mg of placebo a dim light factor was included. A variable of dim vs. non-dim light was added to see if it changed the results of administering external Melatonin. Researchers used the added dim light variable as an indicator for bed time since dark light is associated with night time while light is associated with day time In this study they had a designated sleep night and a designated sleep deprivation night and made their conclusions based on the results (Ackerman, 2013). In this case, the study aimed to improve the diurnal pattern, therefore improving the quality of life. After observing the participants profiles a p-value of P<0.05 and is significant. Individuals in the Melatonin group decreased their sleep latency time by 11.4 minutes. Saliva swabs were taken at three times to measure the amount of Melatonin in the body. Saliva was measured at the time of taking the mill, 30 minutes before sleep and when waking up in the morning (Sejal, 2015). This confirms the previous experiment and proves the fact that even though adolescents sleeping schedule is highly regulated Melatonin still acts as an aid. Since adolescents sleep schedules are not perfected but still better than that of a teenager the Melatonin
According to this study, the external source of Melatonin helped individuals with insomnia to reduce their insomnia levels and have a better night sleep, therefore increasing their quality of life. In a double blind study with the same, 1-3 mg of placebo a dim light factor was included. A variable of dim vs. non-dim light was added to see if it changed the results of administering external Melatonin. Researchers used the added dim light variable as an indicator for bed time since dark light is associated with night time while light is associated with day time In this study they had a designated sleep night and a designated sleep deprivation night and made their conclusions based on the results (Ackerman, 2013). In this case, the study aimed to improve the diurnal pattern, therefore improving the quality of life. After observing the participants profiles a p-value of P<0.05 and is significant. Individuals in the Melatonin group decreased their sleep latency time by 11.4 minutes. Saliva swabs were taken at three times to measure the amount of Melatonin in the body. Saliva was measured at the time of taking the mill, 30 minutes before sleep and when waking up in the morning (Sejal, 2015). This confirms the previous experiment and proves the fact that even though adolescents sleeping schedule is highly regulated Melatonin still acts as an aid. Since adolescents sleep schedules are not perfected but still better than that of a teenager the Melatonin