Sleep Disorders and How They’re Studied

Night terrors distinct from nightmares are observed in sleep labs noting their occurrence in deep non-REM sleep.

Shift Work Sleep Disorder is studied with sleep logs and melatonin levels to assess circadian misalignment.

Actigraphy uses a wearable device to track rest-activity cycles often for insomnia or circadian issues.

Hypnagogic hallucinations tied to narcolepsy are explored through patient interviews and sleep studies.

Sleepwalking common in kids is studied via video monitoring in sleep labs to observe behavior.

Polysomnography a full-night sleep study tracks brain activity heart rate and more for diagnosis.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is assessed with patient reports and sometimes sleep lab observation of leg movements.

Narcolepsy linked to low hypocretin is studied with a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) for rapid sleep onset.

Sleep apnea often obstructive is diagnosed with polysomnography monitoring airflow and oxygen levels.

Insomnia affects millions often studied via sleep diaries or actigraphy to track patterns.