Sleep-deprivation regimen brings FAST results: insomnia patients treated with new therapy show improved sleep latency, efficiency, and total sleep time.(Neuropsychiatric Medicine)(Flinders Accelerated Sleep Therapy)

From: Clinical Psychiatry News | Date: November 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

DENVER -- A novel behavioral therapy conducted over just 26 hours in a single weekend shows promise for the treatment of chronic primary insomnia, Leon Lack, Ph.D., reported at the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.

Perhaps the most attractive feature of the new Flinders Accelerated Sleep Therapy (FAST) is that it brings an immediate therapeutic response, he said. After their treatment weekend, patients have improved sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and total sleep time.

In contrast, stimulus-control therapy and other forms of ...

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