Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 142-148
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260118
A Randomised Single Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Gratiola officinalis 200C in Improving “Quality of sleep” among College Students Aged 17-25 Years, using Excessive Mobile Appliances Through Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale [PSQI]
Dr. Perumalla Pavithran1, Dr. Aruna maligireddy2
1Associate Professor, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, MNR Homoeopathic Medical college, MNR University, Sanga Reddy, Telangana - 502594, India.
2Intern, MNR Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Perumalla Pavithran
ABSTRACT
Sleep disturbance and poor sleep quality have become increasingly common among college students due to prolonged exposure to mobile devices, particularly during night-time. Blue light emitted from screens suppresses melatonin secretion, disrupts circadian rhythm, and causes cognitive and emotional hyperarousal, resulting in a condition commonly described as digital insomnia. Despite Gratiola officinalis being traditionally documented for treating insomnia, there is insufficient scientific evidence regarding its efficacy specifically for technology-induced sleep problems Recognizing this emerging public health concern, the present study aimed to scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of Homoeopathic medicine Gratiola officinalis 200C as a therapeutic option. Sleep quality was assessed before and after intervention using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a validated tool for measuring subjective sleep quality. Follow-ups were conducted at regular intervals, and changes in PSQI scores were statistically analysed using the unpaired t-test. The findings demonstrated a significant improvement in sleep quality in the treatment group compared to the placebo group, as assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Administration of Gratiola officinalis 200C resulted in better sleep initiation, improved sleep continuity, and reduced daytime drowsiness, indicating its beneficial role in managing digital insomnia.
Keywords: Quality of sleep, Gratiola officinalis, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Homoeopathy