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This meta-analysis systematically evaluates the efficacy of SGB using objective metrics to provide high-quality clinical evidence and to inform future research directions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library, OVID, and Google Scholar from database inception to June 2025. Analyses were performed with RevMan 5.4 software, and the study was registered on PROSPERO (CRD420251040732) .<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. In comparison to the control group, patients who received the SGB demonstrated a statistically significant increase in total sleep time (WMD: 60.86; 95% CI, 38.05 to 83.66; P &amp;lt; 0.001). Additionally, these patients exhibited lower scores on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (WMD: -1.22; 95% CI, -1.80 to -0.65; P &amp;lt; 0.001), reduced sleep onset latency (WMD: -1.59; 95% CI, -2.48 to -0.69; P &amp;lt; 0.001), and enhanced deep sleep quality, as indicated by lower scores on the deep sleep quality assessment (WMD: -1.42; 95% CI, -1.95 to -0.89; P &amp;lt; 0.001).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The SGB shows promise in alleviating sleep problems. However, a lack of high-quality studies, insufficient long-term follow-up, and incomplete participant demographic data limit the existing evidence. There is a pressing need for extended follow-up and multicenter randomized controlled trials (RCTs). 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