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Sleep Hygiene Protocol

Also known as: Sleep hygiene, sleep routine, sleep habits intervention

A set of behavioural and environmental recommendations to improve sleep quality. Typically includes consistent sleep and wake times, reducing caffeine and alcohol, minimising screen light before bed, optimising bedroom temperature, and limiting daytime napping. Often the starting point before CBT-I for menopausal insomnia.

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Research Context

Research context compiled from published sources

How does Sleep Hygiene Protocol work?

Consistent sleep-wake timing entrains the circadian clock via light-dark cycle cues acting on the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Caffeine restriction avoids adenosine receptor antagonism in the evening. Cool bedroom temperature supports the drop in core body temperature required for sleep onset. Reducing blue light exposure supports melatonin secretion from the pineal gland.

Research Depth

Unknown

Long-Term Evidence

Unknown

Published Dose Ranges
510 habits adopted (out of standard 8–10 recommendations)behavioural · daily, consistent application
NICE CG159

Dose ranges from published research. Individual dosing should be determined with your healthcare provider based on your specific circumstances.

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