Ramelteon for Delayed Sleep-wake Phase Disorder: A Case Report
10.9758/cpn.2020.18.1.167
- Author:
Masahiro TAKESHIMA
1
;
Tetsuo SHIMIZU
;
Hiroyasu ISHIKAWA
;
Takashi KANBAYASHI
Author Information
1. Department of Neuropsychiatry, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2020;18(1):167-169
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Recently developed melatonin receptor agonists are expected to be effective for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD). To date, however, no study has described the effect of melatonin receptor agonists on DSWPD. We report the case of a 15-year-old girl with DSWPD who was successfully treated with ramelteon 4 mg at 7 PM. DSWPD symptoms were resolved; her sleep-wake and biological rhythms were normalized.
