Medicines containing valerian for treating symptoms of insomnia, mental stress and test anxiety (HTAValerian)
The aim of the HTA is to evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, cost-effectiveness and budgetary impact of medicines containing valerian compared to placebo, other herbal medication, cognitive behavioural therapy, other medications, or no treatment.
Description
Valerian is an herbal remedy that has gained popularity as a sedative and hypnotic alternative to other prescription drugs. However, evidence on its clinical effectiveness is inconsistent in the literature.
The aim of the HTA is to evaluate the
- efficacy,
- effectiveness,
- safety,
- cost-effectiveness and
- budgetary impact
of medicines containing valerian compared to placebo, other herbal medication, cognitive behavioural therapy, other medications, or no treatment.
Key data
Co-Projectlead
Project team
Project status
ongoing, started 08/2024
Institute/Centre
Winterthur Institute of Health Economics (WIG); School of Health Sciences; Institute of Public Health (IPH); Institute of Enterprise Law (IUR)
Funding partner
Bundesamt für Gesundheit BAG
