Features of nightmares during in-lab video polysomnography

Abstract

Nightmares are characterized as repeated dysphoric dreams with awakening from sleep causing significant distress and impairment. Nightmares are rarely captured in the sleep lab and previous literature highlights subjective nightmare characteristics. The purpose of this study is to characterize nightmares and sleep in patients reporting a nightmare during in-lab video polysomnography (PSG). The primary out come is to reveal prevalence of nightmare during PSG study. The secondary outcome is to provide objective data in characterize nightmare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 2019
Accession Number
AD1082131

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  • Jinsong Wu
  • Matthew S. Brock
  • Shana Hansen
  • Shannon N. Foster
  • Vincent Mysliwiec
  • William C. Frey

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  • 59th Medical Wing

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