Talking to sleepwalkers? Response to communication efforts in disorders of arousals.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Disorders of arousal (DoA) are diagnosed on the basis of clinical criteria, including inappropriate or absent responsiveness to communication attempts. Surprisingly, the ability of patients to interact with others during DoA episodes has not been systematically investigated. To address this gap, we conducted three studies.

Methods

First, we used a retrospective questionnaire to assess verbal responsiveness during episodes in 61 adult patients with DoA (Study 1). Second, we used auditory stimulation during polysomnographically verified N3 sleep to trigger DoA episodes in 14 patients. We then asked questions to test the possibility of verbal interactions during the episodes (Study 2). Third, we assessed the presence and quality of conversations with a bed part

SUBMITTER: Idir Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11807887 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature