Wendy Troxel
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“For some patients, a short-term sleep aid around the time of surgery may help.”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel said a short-term sleep aid around the time of surgery may help some patients.
“It may be that placebo, or expectancy effects, could also contribute, particularly in such a stressful context.”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel suggested placebo or expectancy effects could also contribute to the observed benefits.
“We know how important sleep is for healing and recovery, and it’s very normal to feel anxious and sleep poorly before a major medical procedure,”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital that sleep is important for healing and that pre-surgery anxiety and poor sleep are normal.
“I’m a little surprised that melatonin showed benefits, since the overall evidence suggests it has limited effects as a sleep aid for most people,”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel noted surprise that melatonin showed benefits, as overall evidence suggests limited effects as a sleep aid for most people.
“interesting and could positively impact patient care for surgical procedures.”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel concluded that despite limitations, the findings could positively impact patient care for surgical procedures.
“Anyone considering melatonin or a prescription sleep medication should check with their surgical and anesthesia team about what is appropriate for them,”
Wendy Troxel · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Dr. Troxel advised anyone considering melatonin or a prescription sleep medication to check with their surgical and anesthesia team.