From the Research
There is no strong evidence to support the use of grounding blankets as a primary treatment for sleep problems, and they should not replace proven sleep interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) and good sleep hygiene. The provided evidence does not directly address the effectiveness of grounding blankets for improving sleep, but it highlights the efficacy of CBT-i in treating insomnia, as shown in studies such as 1, 2, and 3. Key points to consider when evaluating sleep interventions include:
- The effectiveness of CBT-i in reducing insomnia severity and improving sleep quality, as demonstrated in studies like 1 and 3
- The importance of good sleep hygiene and consistent bedtime routines in maintaining healthy sleep patterns
- The potential benefits and limitations of complementary approaches like grounding blankets, which are not well-studied in the provided evidence
- The need for further research to fully understand the effects of grounding blankets on sleep and to establish their potential role in sleep therapy. Given the current state of evidence, CBT-i and good sleep hygiene should be prioritized as primary treatments for sleep problems, with grounding blankets considered as a complementary approach only if proven interventions are insufficient or ineffective 1, 2, 3.