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Geng C, Chen C. Estimating the prevalence and clinical causality of obstructive sleep apnea in paediatric narcolepsy patients. Sleep Breath 2024; 28:2147-2153. [PMID: 38985234 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-024-03100-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous risk factors in paediatric narcolepsy may predispose them to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The concurrent presence of OSA in these patients might lead to underdiagnosing narcolepsy. This research investigates the prevalence and potential causality between OSA and paediatric narcolepsy. METHODS A case-control study coupled with a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was employed to explore the prevalence and causal link between paediatric narcolepsy and OSA risk. RESULTS The case-control study revealed that paediatric narcolepsy patients are at an increased risk of OSA, with an Odds ratio (OR) of 4.87 (95% CI: 2.20-10.71; P < 0.001). The inverse-variance weighted (IVW) model further suggests a potential causal link between narcolepsy and OSA (IVW OR: 4.671, 95% CI: 1.925-11.290; P < 0.001). Additionally, sensitivity analysis confirmed these findings' reliability. CONCLUSION The findings highlight an elevated prevalence and genetic susceptibility to OSA among paediatric narcolepsy patients, underscoring the necessity for clinical screening of OSA. Continued research is essential to clarify the pathogenic mechanisms and develop potential treatments.
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- Chaofan Geng
- Department of Neurology & Innovation Center for Neurological Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology & Innovation Center for Neurological Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
- Department of Neurology, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, 7 Weiwu Street, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
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Kilmartin B, Day W. 'It's like tumbleweeds everywhere': An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the lived experience of being diagnosed with and living with narcolepsy. J Health Psychol 2024; 29:1336-1349. [PMID: 38284414 PMCID: PMC11459859 DOI: 10.1177/13591053231221373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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There is a lack of awareness of how sleep health and sleep disorders are experienced. Previous research has found that living with narcolepsy has a debilitating impact on several areas of an individual's life alongside significant diagnostic delays. This study uses a phenomenological, qualitative methodology to explore experiences of being diagnosed with and living with narcolepsy. Six women with type 1 narcolepsy participated in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Capturing the whole illness experience of narcolepsy, our analysis illuminated three superordinate themes; 'minimising, dismissing and downplaying symptoms', 'navigating the winding journey to diagnosis' and 'a different way of living'. Through our analysis, we are able to demonstrate the affective impact lack of awareness of sleep and sleep disorders has; resulting in significant diagnostic delays and a lack of support post-diagnosis. Findings demonstrate a need for greater awareness and increased support.
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Varallo G, Franceschini C, Rapelli G, Zenesini C, Baldini V, Baccari F, Antelmi E, Pizza F, Vignatelli L, Biscarini F, Ingravallo F, Plazzi G. Navigating narcolepsy: exploring coping strategies and their association with quality of life in patients with narcolepsy type 1. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11837. [PMID: 38783152 PMCID: PMC11116444 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62698-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep episodes, disrupted nocturnal sleep, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations, which significantly impact the overall well-being and quality of life of individuals. While psychological factors have gained attention, there is limited research on the coping strategies employed by patients with NT1 and their association with quality of life. This study aimed to compare coping strategies in patients with NT1 and controls, as well as assess the relationship between coping strategies and quality of life in patients with NT1. A total of 122 individuals diagnosed with NT1 and 138 controls were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed questionnaires assessing coping strategies and health-related quality of life. A Mann-Whitney U test was conducted to compare the use of different coping strategies by patients with NT1 and controls. Spearman's rho correlation was performed to examine the association between coping strategies and quality of life in the NT1 group. Results showed that patients with NT1 exhibited differences in the use of coping strategies compared to controls. They reported lower use of active coping, planning, instrumental, and emotional social support, and higher use of behavioral and mental disengagement. Denial and behavioral disengagement were significantly and negatively associated with quality of life. Identifying coping strategies and their association with quality of life may aid in the development of tailored interventions aimed at improving the adoption of effective coping strategies and reducing the use of maladaptive coping strategies.
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- Giorgia Varallo
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
- IRCCS Istituto Delle Scienze Neurologiche Di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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Tadrous R, O'Rourke D, Murphy N, Quinn G, Quinn C, Slattery L, Broderick J. Exploring exercise, physical wellbeing and the role of physiotherapy: perspectives from people with narcolepsy. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14007. [PMID: 37621198 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Narcolepsy is associated with reduced quality of life and physical performance. The study aimed to explore the attitudes of people with Type 1 narcolepsy towards exercise and physical activity, their physical wellbeing, and the potential role of physiotherapy. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 people with narcolepsy attending a dedicated outpatient narcolepsy clinic located in Dublin, Ireland. Transcripts were iteratively coded; a thematic analysis was undertaken, and key themes were identified. Four themes were identified: 'Barriers and Facilitators to Exercising', 'Social Concerns', 'Health Concerns' and 'Suggestions for the Role of Physiotherapy'. Future research should explore the potential role of exercise to help manage narcolepsy-related symptoms in this population.
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- Ragy Tadrous
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Neurology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Quaedackers L, Van Gilst MM, Van Den Brandt I, Vilanova A, Lammers GJ, Markopoulos P, Overeem S. The Burden of Narcolepsy in Adults: A Population Sampling Study Using Personal Media. Behav Sleep Med 2024; 22:179-189. [PMID: 37246794 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2023.2217971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To obtain insight in the spectrum of narcolepsy symptoms and associated burden in a large cohort of patients. METHODS We used the Narcolepsy Monitor, a mobile app, to easily rate the presence and burden of 20 narcolepsy symptoms. Baseline measures were obtained and analyzed from 746 users aged between 18 and 75 years with a reported diagnosis of narcolepsy. RESULTS Median age was 33.0 years (IQR 25.0-43.0), median Ullanlinna Narcolepsy Scale 19 (IQR 14.0-26.0), 78% reported using narcolepsy pharmacotherapy. Excessive daytime sleepiness (97.2%) and lack of energy were most often present (95.0%) and most often caused a high burden (79.7% and 76.1% respectively). Cognitive symptoms (concentration 93.0%, memory 91.4%) and psychiatric symptoms (mood 76.8%, anxiety/panic 76.4%) were relatively often reported to be present and burdensome. Conversely, sleep paralysis and cataplexy were least often reported as highly bothersome. Females experienced a higher burden for anxiety/panic, memory, and lack of energy. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the notion of an elaborate narcolepsy symptom spectrum. Each symptom's contribution to the experienced burden varied, but lesser-known symptoms did significantly add to this as well. This emphasizes the need to not only focus treatment on the classical core symptoms of narcolepsy.
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- L Quaedackers
- Center for Sleep Medicine, Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Center for Sleep Medicine, Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Algorithms and Visualization W&I, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Algorithms and Visualization W&I, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Intelligence Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Sleep-Wake Center SEIN, Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland, Heemstede, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Center for Sleep Medicine, Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Salazar L, Vieira PM, Cascais I, Figueiroa S, Rios M. Quality of life in adolescents with narcolepsy type 1- a transversal study in a tertiary hospital. Sleep Med 2024; 113:215-219. [PMID: 38056083 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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PURPOSE - Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a rare chronic sleep disorder, usually arising by adolescence that negatively impacts quality of life. It is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), cataplexy, hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations, sleep paralysis and sleep fragmentation. The goals of this work were to characterize NT1 adolescents regarding sleep characteristics, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and future life perspectives and later to compare this group with a control group of healthy adolescents (HA). METHODS - Transversal descriptive/analytical study including NT1 patients followed in a sleep center of a tertiary hospital and 23 HA. Data were collected through an online survey, fulfilled by the participants, including four sections: demographics; questionnaire evaluating sleep and EDS; questionnaire evaluating HRQoL; inquiry regarding future perspectives. An extra section for the NT1 group only, comprising questions about the characterization of narcolepsy, was included. RESULTS 22 NT1 adolescents were included, with a median age of 15.0 years-old. Beyond EDS, all had presented cataplexy - 19 still reported it. Twenty patients took psychostimulants regularly for EDS, while 13 patients took venlafaxine or fluoxetine for cataplexy. Nineteen adolescents took regular naps and 19 maintained psychological appointments. Self-reported sleep quality was similar between groups (p = 0.112). EDS was identified in seven NT1 patients and none in the control group. HRQOL was significantly lower in NT1 patients only for the physical well-being domain (p = 0.001). Regarding future perspectives, results were similar, except for a lower probability of getting a driver's license in NT1 patients, despite no statistical significance (p = 0.104). DISCUSSION Daytime sleepiness is difficult to control in NT1, despite specialized treatment. HRQoL was similar between groups in all domains except for the physical well-being. Despite good adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments (namely psychological therapy) that account for these good results, the physical well-being domain is difficult to manage.
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- Luís Salazar
- Serviço de Pediatria, Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte Albino Aroso (CMIN), Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (CHUdSA), Porto, Portugal.
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- Serviço de Pediatria, Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte Albino Aroso (CMIN), Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (CHUdSA), Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Pediatria, Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte Albino Aroso (CMIN), Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (CHUdSA), Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Pediatria, Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte Albino Aroso (CMIN), Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António (CHUdSA), Porto, Portugal
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Zhang J, Zhou J, Huang Y, Lin Z, Zhang S, Qiu M, Xiang Z, Hu Z. Association between the Preoperative Dietary Antioxidant Index and Postoperative Quality of Life in Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Study Based on the TTD Model. Nutrients 2023; 15:2828. [PMID: 37447155 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Dietary antioxidants are associated with risk of death in cancer patients, and they were used to evaluate the prognosis of cancer patients. Dietary antioxidant index (DAI) can be used to evaluate dietary antioxidant content comprehensively; this study aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative DAI on health-related quality of life in patients with esophageal cell squamous carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS Data on dietary intakes were collected using a validated food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ). DAI was calculated for all study participants based on FFQ data of each participant. The study involved conducting several follow-up activities with patients diagnosed with ESCC to evaluate their quality of life. The approach employed in the study was to conduct a telephone interview. The EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30, version 3.0) and the Esophageal Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-OES18) were used to collect data on the quality of life of the patients; all patients completed the full follow-up. RESULTS This prospective study was performed on 376 participants who were recruited from Fujian Cancer Hospital and First Hospital of Fujian Medical University. They all were diagnosed with ESCC. The results indicated that the time to deterioration of global health status (p = 0.043), cognitive functioning (p = 0.031), dry mouth (p = 0.019), and speech problems (p = 0.031) significantly delay in the high DAI group. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that global health status (HR = 0.718, 95% CI: 0.532-0.969), cognitive functioning (HR = 0.641, 95% CI: 0.450-0.913), dry mouth (HR = 0.637, 95% CI: 0.445-0.911), and speech problems (HR = 0.651, 95% CI: 0.449-0.945) were improved in the high DAI group. CONCLUSIONS Prognostic value of preoperative DAI was significant for patients with ESCC who undergo surgical intervention. Its level was positively correlated with the postoperative quality of life of patients, which can delay and improve the occurrence of postoperative physical function and symptom deterioration.
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- Juwei Zhang
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350004, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Gastrointestinal Cancer, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350122, China
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D’Alterio A, Menchetti M, Zenesini C, Rossetti A, Vignatelli L, Franceschini C, Varallo G, Pizza F, Plazzi G, Ingravallo F. Resilience and its correlates in patients with narcolepsy type 1. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:719-726. [PMID: 36689313 PMCID: PMC10071382 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore resilience and its possible association with sociodemographic and clinical features in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving patients with NT1 and age-/sex-matched controls (comparison group). Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected through semistructured interviews and validated questionnaires, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)-State Anxiety, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36), and the Resilience Scale (RS). Different statistical approaches were used to investigate the relationship between resilience and NT1 and associations with sociodemographic and clinical features. RESULTS The participants comprised 137 patients (mean age, 38.0 years; 52.6% female) and 149 controls (39.6 years; 55.7% female). Compared with controls, patients had a significantly lower (122.6 vs 135.5) mean RS score and a 2-fold risk of having low/mild-range resilience (adjusted odds ratio = 1.99, 95% confidence interval 1.13-3.52). Patients with high resilience had sociodemographic and narcolepsy characteristics similar to patients with low resilience, but they reported anxiety and depressive symptomatology less frequently (4.2% vs 55.8% and 58.3%, respectively), and their SF-36 scores were comparable to those of the comparison group. In patients, RS score was strongly associated with STAI-State Anxiety and BDI (rho = -0.57 and -0.56, respectively) and weakly with ESS (rho = -20) scores. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that resilience may play a key role in patients' adaptation to NT1. Furthermore, this study supports interventions aimed at increasing patients' resilience and provides a base for further studies, preferably longitudinal and including objective measures, directed toward understanding the relationship between resilience, depression, and quality of life in patients with narcolepsy. CITATION D'Alterio A, Menchetti M, Zenesini C, et al. Resilience and its correlates in patients with narcolepsy type 1. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(4):719-726.
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- Alessandra D’Alterio
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (ISNB), Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (ISNB), Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (ISNB), Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna (ISNB), Bologna, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Li C, Xie L, Shang S, Dong X, Zhang J, Gao Y, Han F. The Impact of Symptom Severity on Health-Related Quality of Life in People with Narcolepsy Type 1. Behav Sleep Med 2023; 21:13-21. [PMID: 35061552 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2022.2025805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of symptom severity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in people with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). METHODS A total of 174 people with NT1 were enrolled. They completed the Narcolepsy Severity Scale (NSS) and EQ-5D-3L consisting of five dimensions (EQ-5D utility values) and a visual analog scale (EQ-5D VAS). The relationship between severity of symptoms and HRQoL dimensions was evaluated by Pearson correlation analyses. Logistic regression was used to identify significant predictors of HRQoL. Nomogram was established based on results of independent predictors of factors on logistic regression analyses. RESULTS The mean score for NSS, EQ-5D utility values, and EQ-5D VAS were 29.8 (10.08), 0.78 (0.09), and 64.30 (19.84) in people with NT1, respectively. NSS score showed a significant correlation with self-care (r = 0.157, p < .05), usual activities (r = 0.236, p < .01), pain/discomfort (r = 0.174, p < .05), anxiety/depression (r = 0.2, p < .01), and EQ-5D utility values (r = -.261, p < .01). EDS (excessive daytime sleep), cataplexy, hallucinations, paralysis, and disrupted nocturnal sleep (DNS) were significantly associated to EQ-5D VAS (r ranged from -0.154 to -0.354, p < .05). EDS (OR = -0.297) and DNS (OR = -0.16) were predictors of HRQoL. NSS score (OR = -0.360) and treatment (OR = 0.215) were predictors of the metrics of HRQoL. The C-indices of the nomogram were 0.726. CONCLUSION The severity of symptoms could disrupt self-care and usual activities, and increase pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. HRQoL might be improved by alleviating symptom severity.
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- Chenyang Li
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- PKU-UPenn Sleep Center, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Pharmacological Interventions for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Adults with Narcolepsy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216302. [PMID: 36362535 PMCID: PMC9654433 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Narcolepsy is a neurological disease characterized by a core symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Although effective pharmacological interventions for narcolepsy have been developed, a lack of comparative evidence supporting the relative efficacy among these medications leads to clinical treatment challenge. Therefore, we performed a network meta-analysis to overcome this lack of head-to-head comparisons. Databases were searched systematically for randomized controlled trials that compared pharmacological interventions for narcolepsy. The primary outcomes were changes in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). A random-effects frequentist network meta-analysis was conducted. A total of 19 RCTs involving 2504 patients were included. Solriamfetol achieved the highest ranking based on the P-scores, and was superior to pitolisant (MD −2.88, 95% CI −4.89–−0.88) and sodium oxybate (MD −2.56, 95% CI −4.62–−0.51) for ESS change. Consistently, solriamfetol achieved the highest ranking according to MWT change, and was superior to pitolisant (SMD 0.45, 95% CI 0.02–0.88) and modafinil (SMD 0.42, 95% CI 0.05–0.79). Although solriamfetol demonstrated superior efficacy in EDS improvement, evidence from the clustered ranking plot supported that efficacy–safety profiles of pitolisant, sodium oxybate, and modafinil are more balanced than solriamfetol. Therefore, the choice of medication for EDS in narcolepsy should be made on an individual basis.
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Dubow J, Avidan AY, Corser B, Athavale A, Seiden D, Kushida C. Preferences for Attributes of Sodium Oxybate Treatment: A Discrete Choice Experiment in Patients with Narcolepsy. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:937-947. [PMID: 35422617 PMCID: PMC9001922 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s353412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Current US FDA-approved treatments for narcolepsy include sodium oxybate (SXB) and calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates (mixed-salt oxybates), which require 2 nightly doses, 1 at bedtime and another 2.5 to 4 hours later. Once-nightly SXB (ON-SXB; FT218) is under FDA review to treat adults with narcolepsy. This study quantitatively characterized attributes of SXB treatment preferred by individuals with narcolepsy via a discrete choice experiment (DCE) and evaluated preferences for the product profiles of once-nightly vs twice-nightly SXB treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Adults with self-reported physician-diagnosed narcolepsy for ≥1 year and current or prior twice-nightly SXB treatment were eligible for this 30-minute, web-based study capturing patient experiences and a DCE. Participants responded to a survey instrument using 9-point scales; higher scores indicated greater severity/preference/satisfaction. In the DCE, hundreds of profiles were generated, each combining attributes of twice-nightly SXB and ON-SXB based on clinical trial data. The DCE was analyzed using a hierarchical Bayesian model. RESULTS Seventy-five participants were surveyed (50 current and 25 past twice-nightly SXB users). Dosing frequency was the most important attribute of SXB treatment; once nightly was significantly preferred vs twice nightly. The most common reasons for overall product preference were lack of need to wake up in the middle of the night for a second dose (48%), fewer side effects (46%), and ease of administration (32%). Number of nightly doses was the most important driver of taking the medication exactly as directed and reduced anxiety/stress. Participants were significantly more likely to prefer the blinded product profile of once-nightly SXB over twice-nightly SXB (mean rating, 7.5 vs 4.3; P<0.05). CONCLUSION Among the choices presented, dosing frequency was the most important attribute for overall product choice, likelihood to take medication exactly as directed, and reducing anxiety/stress. The ON-SXB blinded profile was significantly preferred over twice-nightly SXB.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Alon Y Avidan
- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Avadel Pharmaceuticals, Chesterfield, MO, USA
- Correspondence: David Seiden, Tel +1 954 600-4625, Fax +1 636-449-1850, Email
| | - Clete Kushida
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, Redwood City, CA, USA
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