Zhou Cong, Ji Shanling, Zhang Aoxue, Yu Hao, Liu Chuanxin, Li Sen
School of Mental Health, Jining Medical University, Jining, 272067, China.
Department of Psychology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining, 272000, China.
Ann Gen Psychiatry. 2025 May 14;24(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s12991-025-00565-x.
Understanding the intricate relationship between circadian rhythms and depression is crucial for developing effective interventions and treatments for individuals affected by depression. Circadian rhythms regulate various physiological and behavioral processes, while depression manifests as persistent feelings of sadness and disturbances in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. Emerging research suggests a significant interplay between circadian rhythm disruption and depression, highlighting the need for comprehensive analysis in this area.
A bibliometric and visual analysis of literature on circadian rhythms in depression from 2004 to 2024 was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection. Data were analyzed using bibliometric tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and Bibliometrix to identify publication trends, geographical distribution, authorship patterns, institutional collaborations, journal preferences, keyword co-occurrence, and highly cited references.
Analysis revealed a steady increase in publications and citations related to circadian rhythms in depression. The United States emerged as the leading contributor, with strong global collaborations. Key journals included Chronobiology International and Journal of Affective Disorders. Top keywords included circadian rhythm, depression, sleep, melatonin, and bipolar disorder. The most cited article is a review titled "Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and related procedures: An update for 2005".
This study offers a comprehensive overview of research on circadian rhythms in depression, highlighting key trends, contributors, and interdisciplinary intersections.
了解昼夜节律与抑郁症之间的复杂关系对于为抑郁症患者开发有效的干预措施和治疗方法至关重要。昼夜节律调节各种生理和行为过程，而抑郁症则表现为持续的悲伤情绪以及睡眠、食欲和能量水平的紊乱。新兴研究表明昼夜节律紊乱与抑郁症之间存在显著的相互作用，凸显了在这一领域进行全面分析的必要性。
使用科学网核心合集对2004年至2024年关于抑郁症中昼夜节律的文献进行文献计量和可视化分析。使用包括VOSviewer、CiteSpace和Bibliometrix在内的文献计量工具对数据进行分析，以确定出版趋势、地理分布、作者模式、机构合作、期刊偏好、关键词共现和高被引参考文献。
分析显示与抑郁症中昼夜节律相关的出版物和引用稳步增加。美国成为主要贡献者，拥有强大的全球合作。主要期刊包括《国际时间生物学》和《情感障碍杂志》。热门关键词包括昼夜节律、抑郁症、睡眠、褪黑素和双相情感障碍。被引用最多的文章是一篇题为《多导睡眠图及相关程序指征的实践参数：2005年更新》的综述。
本研究全面概述了抑郁症中昼夜节律的研究，突出了关键趋势、贡献者和跨学科交叉点。
