Kolkata Insomnia Clinical Assessment

Study summary

A study by James Michael A. in Kolkata, India, involving 55 patients evaluating sleep duration and quality with homeopathy.

What is commonly claimed

Homeopathy lacks the sedative power required to treat chronic insomnia effectively.

What the study actually found

Individualized homeopathy produced a significantly better effect than placebo for hours spent in bed and total sleep time, demonstrating a natural regulatory effect on the sleep cycle.

Key findings

• Increased total sleep time.
• Improved sleep efficiency and duration.
• Superiority over placebo in chronic insomnia cases.