Sleep Disorders

Centessa Pharmaceuticals initiates Phase 1 study for ORX142, a novel orexin receptor agonist targeting neurological disorders, promising new treatment avenues.

The director of sleep health at Flinders University discussed the latest clinical advances in pharmacotherapy, precision treatment targets, and combination strategies for obstructive sleep apnea.

Deepa Burman, MD, FAASM, co-director of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussed the potential contributors to pediatric insomnia and the role of a thorough assessment for effective management.

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Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM, chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD, discussed the potential role of family dynamics and individualized planning in the effective management of pediatric sleep disorders.

A new phase 2 study explores samelisant's potential to treat cataplexy in narcolepsy type 1, promising improved patient outcomes and safety.

New 5-year findings from the National RLS Opioid Registry presented at SLEEP 2025 highlight the long-term stability and dose trends of low-dose opioid therapy in patients with restless legs syndrome.

Switching to once-nightly sodium oxybate significantly improves sleep-related eating disorder in narcolepsy patients, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.

An interim analysis of an ongoing study suggested that the tonic motor activation demonstrated comparable short-term outcomes for both painful and painless forms of restless legs syndrome.

Findings from the Jazz DUET study presented at SLEEP 2025 showed that low-sodium oxybate reduced daytime sleepiness and improved sleep parameters in patients with narcolepsy types 1 and 2.

The neuroscientist and physician at Mount Sinai explored the role of sleep-dependent brain clearance in Alzheimer disease and how emerging research is challenging longstanding assumptions.

Data from a pair of phase 3 trials suggest that tirzepatide treatment may improve patient-reported measures of sleepiness in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity.

New phase 2 trial data presented at SLEEP 2025 suggest TAK-861 significantly decreased microsleep frequency and delayed onset of first microsleep in individuals with narcolepsy type 1.

New analysis reveals insights on hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations in narcolepsy patients treated with once-nightly sodium oxybate.

A newly presented actigraphy-based algorithm demonstrated high accuracy in detecting daytime naps, offering insights into napping behavior changes in patients with narcolepsy type 1.

A recent analysis reveals the safety profile of once-nightly sodium oxybate for narcolepsy, highlighting low discontinuation rates and common adverse events.

A new study presented at SLEEP 2025 reported that more than one-quarter of pregnant women experienced restless legs syndrome, with prior history of the condition emerging as a significant risk factor.

New research reveals solriamfetol significantly enhances neuropsychological outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Recent research reveals that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows no significant benefits for insomnia, highlighting the need for larger studies.

A newly presented study at SLEEP 2025 explored the practicality of various methods, such as the Apple Watch and polysomnogram, for assessing sleep in pediatric patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

A new study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of once-nightly sodium oxybate for narcolepsy, aiming to enhance patient treatment experiences.

A phase 2 study shows samelisant significantly reduces excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy, paving the way for further research and development.

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Apnimed's AD109 shows promise in treating obstructive sleep apnea, achieving significant results in a landmark Phase 3 trial, paving the way for FDA approval.

The chair of the Women’s Sleep Health Task Force at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine talked about how hormonal changes across a woman’s lifespan influence the prevalence of sleep disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A recent interim analysis of a 5-year observational study showed sustained benefit of pitolisant in reducing excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy.

Over a 4-week treatment period, daridorexant outperformed placebo on several subjective sleep and nocturia assessments, while maintaining a good safety and tolerability profile.

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