[Case report: treatment of a patient with sleep phase advance disorder with phototherapy]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 1995;145(17-18):470-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We report on a patient with a moderate form of a sleep-phase advance syndrome. As a biological correlate we found an early temperature and cortisol minimum before midnight, respectively. Light therapy during the evening hours (2500 Lux) given over 17 months induced a complete remission of the symptoms. The good treatment outcome could be maintained after the end of daily light therapy by only sporadic application.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Temperature Regulation / physiology
  • Circadian Rhythm* / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hydrocortisone / blood
  • Male
  • Melatonin / blood
  • Phototherapy*
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / physiopathology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Melatonin
  • Hydrocortisone