Are unrefreshing naps associated with nocturnal sleep architecture specificities in idiopathic hypersomnia?

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Unrefreshing naps are supportive clinical features of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and are reported by more than 50% of IH patients. They are, however, not mandatory for the diagnosis, and their pathophysiological nature is not understood. This study aimed at verifying whether IH patients with and without unrefreshing naps constitute two subtypes of IH based on their demographic/clinical characteristics, and sleep architecture.

Methods

One hundred twelve IH patients underwent a polysomnography (PSG) followed by a multiple sleep latency test (MSLT). They completed questionnaires on excessive daytime sleepiness, mood, and sleep quality. They were met by sleep medicine physicians who conducted a semi-structured clinical interview and questioned them on refreshin

SUBMITTER: Mombelli S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10636245 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature