chronotherapy

[ kron-uh-ther-uh-pee, kroh-nuh- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. a treatment for insomnia in which a person's normal cycle of waking and sleeping is altered.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chronotherapy¹

First recorded in 1975–80; chrono- + therapy

Example Sentences

"Studies in humans are clearly required. Regarding intense light therapy, chronotherapy and restricted feeding are low-risk strategies that should be tested sooner than later."

From Science Daily

The growing understanding of circadian rhythms also could offer help through what's known as chronotherapy.

From Scientific American

The approach, known as chronotherapy, involves timing delivery of drugs to minimize side effects while maximizing effectiveness.

From Washington Post

At the moment, there is only one chronotherapy clinical trial running in the United States.

From Washington Post

Kuna, who runs a bowling alley in Johnsburg, Ill., opted to undergo chronotherapy at the nearby Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in Skokie.

From Washington Post