Do consumer devices accurately measure sleep in individuals with PTSD?
Brief description of study
Sleep disturbance is common in individuals with PTSD. The gold standard assessment for sleep:wake disturbances is the overnight polysomnogram (PSG), but in-lab PSG is cumbersome, resource intensive, and not always accurate in this population. There is a growing availability of wearable and home sensor devices (WHSD) that can assess sleep/wake patterns is a more efficient, cost-effective way in the home environment. The goal of this study is to compare some of these biosensors to PSG to assess their accuracy in a relevant population of subjects with PTSD and insomnia.
Detailed description of study
During the first visit, you would review all of the procedures with the study coordinator and if you feel comfortable, sign the consent form. You will also answer a number of questionnaires about your sleep and medical and psychological history at this visit. If eligible, you will be asked to complete a daily sleep diary for one week. Each day during the week, you will be asked questions about what time did you go to bed, wake up, number of awakenings during the night, etc. Finally, you will be scheduled for two overnight sleep studies. These appointments will take place at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and will be scheduled approximately a week after Visit 1. During each of the sleep studies, you will have wires attached to your face and scalp to measure your sleep. Additionally, you will be asked to wear different 'wearable' devices that measure sleep (similar to a Fitbit or Garmin) as well as sleep on a mattress pad that has sensors to measure your sleep. Each morning after visit 2 and 3 you will have the wires removed, complete a morning sleep diary, shower and leave the hospital.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
PTSD; posttraumatic stress disorder; insomnia; sleep problems
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Age: Between 18 Years - 85 Years
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Gender: All
Must have a diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as well as problems sleeping.
Updated on
01 Mar 2022.
Study ID: 833530
