ObjectiveThe use of actigraphy as a continuous experimental measure of clinical change was explored through a comparison of two clinical studies in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Matthew Boice +6 more
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Duration and mode of delivery: Does maternal sleep matter?
Abstract Objective Poor sleep quality in late pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for operative deliveries. In this study, we investigated the associations between maternal sleep throughout pregnancy and its impact on both the duration and mode of delivery.
Hilla Parttimaa +5 more
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Rest-Activity Rhythms and Suicidal Ideation in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Risk for suicide is disproportionately elevated among youth with bipolar spectrum disorder (BD), which is characterized by recurrent mood episodes and significant shifts in sleep and circadian rhythm. Disruptions in circadian rhythm, such as 24‐h rest‐activity patterns, are a relevant risk factor for SI, yet understudied in BD ...
Seah THS +4 more
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School Climate and Sleep Duration Among Adolescents at the Intersection of Multiple Social Positions
ABSTRACT Introduction Recent studies have indicated that sleep is fundamental for adolescents' physical and mental health. Although it is known that context influences sleep, the impact of school climate on sleep duration remains understudied. Methods Using a large, diverse, population‐based sample of adolescents attending California high schools (N ...
André Gonzales Real +6 more
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Sleep health composites are associated with the risk of heart disease across sex and race
We examined whether subjectively and objectively measured sleep health composites have a relationship with heart disease. 6,820 adults (M age = 53.4 years) from the Midlife in the United States study provided self-reported sleep characteristics and ...
Soomi Lee +6 more
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Examining Sleep‐Related Problems in Youth With Misophonia
ABSTRACT The relationship between misophonia and sleep‐related problems (SRPs) in youth is underexplored. This paucity of research is concerning because SRPs might be elevated among youth with misophonia. If left untreated, SRPs can contribute to long‐term health consequences.
Kevin M. Wagner +7 more
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Validation of midsagittal jaw movements to measure sleep in healthy adults by comparison with actigraphy and polysomnography [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: In a device based on midsagittal jaw movements analysis, we assessed a sleep-wake automatic detector as an objective method to measure sleep in healthy adults by comparison with wrist actigraphy against polysomnography (
Bassam Chakar +5 more
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An investigation into the strength of the association and agreement levels between subjective and objective sleep duration in adolescents. [PDF]
Study objectivesThe majority of adolescent sleep research has utilized self-reported sleep duration and some have based information on a solitary question. Whilst some have claimed to have validated sleep survey data with objective actigraphy measures in
Teresa Arora +4 more
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Exogenous Melatonin and Sleep Quality: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews
Abstract Melatonin is increasingly used to treat sleep disturbances, yet its overall efficacy remains unclear due to variability in existing evidence. This scoping review aimed to synthesize systematic reviews with meta‐analyses assessing the effects of exogenously administered melatonin on sleep quality in humans.
Samyuktha Iyer +3 more
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Actigraphy in the Assessment of Insomnia [PDF]
The present study explores the clinical utility and sensitivity of actigraphy as an outcome measure in the treatment of chronic insomnia.Following a screening-adaptation night, polysomnography, actigraphy, and sleep-diary data were collected in the sleep laboratory for 2 baseline nights and 2 posttreatment nights.A university-affiliated sleep disorders
Annie, Vallières, Charles M, Morin
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