Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
8-5-2020 9:20 AM
End Date
8-5-2020 10:10 AM
Description
Summary Idiopathic hypersomnia is a rare sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness with no apparent cause. Research around this disorder is limited, and anecdotal evidence suggests that the most common treatment protocols are not effective for all individuals with the diagnosis. Initial treatments have been adapted from those used for a related sleep disorder, Narcolepsy Type 2, and so the root causes of the two disorders might contribute to treatment effectiveness. This research project delves into the experiences of individuals with diagnoses of narcolepsy 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia, with a focus on subjective experiences of medication effectiveness and how those with the disorders react to stimulants such as caffeine.
Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Butler
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Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy 2: Subjective Experiences of Stimulant Use
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Summary Idiopathic hypersomnia is a rare sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness with no apparent cause. Research around this disorder is limited, and anecdotal evidence suggests that the most common treatment protocols are not effective for all individuals with the diagnosis. Initial treatments have been adapted from those used for a related sleep disorder, Narcolepsy Type 2, and so the root causes of the two disorders might contribute to treatment effectiveness. This research project delves into the experiences of individuals with diagnoses of narcolepsy 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia, with a focus on subjective experiences of medication effectiveness and how those with the disorders react to stimulants such as caffeine.
Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Butler