| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Jet lag score | |||||
|
Systematic review |
142 travellers on eastward flights 4 RCTs in this analysis |
Weighted mean subjective jet lag score
30.9 with melatonin 50.7 with placebo |
WMD –19.5 95% CI –28.1 to –10.9 |
Effect size not calculated | melatonin |
|
Systematic review |
90 travellers on westward flights 2 RCTs in this analysis |
Weighted mean subjective jet lag score
22.3 with melatonin 40.6 with placebo |
WMD –17.3 95% CI –27.3 to –7.3 |
Effect size not calculated | melatonin |