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Elyse R. Thakur, Tran Tran, Brooke A. Duarte, Jamie M. Horrigan, E. Lampe, Hyder Said, J. Salwen-Deremer
Current Sleep Medicine Reports, 2025
Current Sleep Medicine Reports, 2025
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Thakur, E. R., Tran, T., Duarte, B. A., Horrigan, J. M., Lampe, E., Said, H., & Salwen-Deremer, J. (2025). Mind-Body Interventions for Comorbid Sleep and Gastrointestinal Concerns. Current Sleep Medicine Reports.
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Thakur, Elyse R., Tran Tran, Brooke A. Duarte, Jamie M. Horrigan, E. Lampe, Hyder Said, and J. Salwen-Deremer. “Mind-Body Interventions for Comorbid Sleep and Gastrointestinal Concerns.” Current Sleep Medicine Reports (2025).
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Thakur, Elyse R., et al. “Mind-Body Interventions for Comorbid Sleep and Gastrointestinal Concerns.” Current Sleep Medicine Reports, 2025.
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@article{elyse2025a,
title = {Mind-Body Interventions for Comorbid Sleep and Gastrointestinal Concerns},
year = {2025},
journal = {Current Sleep Medicine Reports},
author = {Thakur, Elyse R. and Tran, Tran and Duarte, Brooke A. and Horrigan, Jamie M. and Lampe, E. and Said, Hyder and Salwen-Deremer, J.}
}
Abstract
Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The connection between sleep and GI symptoms is bidirectional and influenced by shared biopsychosocial mechanisms and cognitive-behavioral factors, including alterations in the stress response. Treating sleep disturbances can effectively manage coexisting symptoms. This review explores current research on sleep treatments for GI conditions, emphasizing mind-body interventions that target stress. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) benefit patients with sleep disturbance and concomitant GI symptoms; however, they have limitations. Other approaches, including mind-body interventions, may improve sleep quality, reduce GI symptoms, and enhance quality of life. Mind-body interventions can complement other evidence-based approaches for patients with co-morbid sleep disturbance and GI symptoms. However, more rigorous research is warranted to fully understand their benefit. As research evolves, healthcare professionals can guide patients on how to best integrate these approaches into their care.