Objective sleep disturbance in nightmares: is prolonged sleep onset latency a proxy for fear-of-sleep-related arousal?
Sleep April 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae040 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe study investigates whether prolonged sleep onset latency serves as a proxy for fear-of-sleep-related arousal in individuals with nightmares. Findings suggest that extended time to fall asleep may reflect heightened arousal linked to fear of sleep, rather than simply indicating general sleep disturbance. The research highlights the importance of considering fear-of-sleep-related arousal when assessing objective sleep disturbances in nightmare sufferers.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Prolonged sleep onset latency may be a proxy for fear-of-sleep-related arousal in individuals with nightmares. |
Abstract
Objective sleep disturbance in nightmares: is prolonged sleep onset latency a proxy for fear-of-sleep-related arousal?