Added Value of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Children with Suspected Narcolepsy (Research)

Authors

Sameh Morkous MD, FAAN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Carol L. Rosen MDFollow
O'Dene Lewis MDFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

7-2014

Abstract

Our findings show that insufficient sleep (IS) and circadian delay (CS) are common findings in children under evaluation for narcolepsy, and are under-reported by parents. Contrary to our hypothesis, IS and CS were not more common in children who met MSLT criteria for a primary hypersomnolence disorder than those who did not. Nevertheless, actigraphy has added value in the identification of other sleep disorders that can mimic or exacerbate the hypersomnolence of narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia.

Comments

Study completed July 2014 to June 2015, Dr, Morkous was the Sleep Fellow Research Assistant (Primary Investigator), University Hospitals Case Medical Center.

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Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Faculty, Research

Document Type

Research