Features of Nightmare 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 attempt characterizing nightmares and sleep in patients reporting a nightmare during in-lab video polysomnography (PSG).The primary outcome is to reveal prevalence of nightmare during PSG study. The secondary outcome is to provide objective data in characterizing nightmare.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 2019
Accession Number
AD1083342

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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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