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What is the definition of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is defined as feeling sleepy or having difficulty staying awake or alert during the day combined with an extreme desire to sleep that occurs nearly every day for at least three months. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by a sleep disorder, such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, or narcolepsy; restless leg syndrome; periodic limb movement disorder; circadian rhythm disorders; mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia; Parkinson’s disease; cancer; chronic pain; or other conditions, such as epilepsy; obesity; substance abuse; multiple sclerosis; voluntary or chronic sleep deprivation; an inherited genetic predisposition; smoking; lack of exercise; or the use of medications, such as melatonin and sleeping pills. Excessive daytime sleepiness can be a dangerous condition that has contributed to serious accidents and major catastrophes.
What are the symptoms of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness may be stronger when sitting still, such as while driving or at work, and can range from mild to severe drowsiness to extreme sleepiness. Other symptoms include feeling irritated, an inability to stay alert, a lack of focus, slow reaction times, risk-taking behaviors, difficulty making decisions, memory problems, and difficulty remembering or learning. Excessive daytime sleepiness can also result in mood and emotional dysregulation, cognitive impairment, social and relationship problems, decreased work productivity or academic performance, increased work and car accidents, a decreased quality of life, a risk of falls, and an increased risk of developing obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and may contribute to early death.
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What are the current treatments for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
Treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness depends on its underlying cause and includes stimulants, such as amphetamines; sleep hygiene; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea; upper airway surgery; and weight management.
Who are the top Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Local Doctors?
Lynn M. Trotti
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Lynn M. Trotti
Sleep Medicine
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Lynn M. Trotti
Sleep Medicine

Emory Sleep Center

12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-712-7533
Experience:
23+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lynn Trotti is a Sleep Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Trotti has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

Nancy Foldvary
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Nancy Foldvary
Neurology
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Nancy Foldvary
Neurology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Experience:
42+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Nancy Foldvary is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Foldvary has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Her top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Richard K. Bogan
Sleep Medicine
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Richard K. Bogan
Sleep Medicine

Bogan Sleep Consultants, LLC

1333 Taylor Street, Suite 6B, 
Columbia, SC 
803-251-3093
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English
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Richard Bogan is a Sleep Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bogan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Dr. Bogan is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Pitolisant Followed by an Open-Label Extension in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Pitolisant Followed by an Open-Label Extension in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, global clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of pitolisant in patients living with Prader-Willi syndrome. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of pitolisant in treating excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients ≥6 years of age with Prader-Willi syndrome. Secondary objectives inc...

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Developing a Precision Health Approach for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Treatment Responses Analysis and Smart Telerehabilitation Systems
Developing a Precision Health Approach for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Treatment Responses Analysis and Smart Telerehabilitation Systems
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study aims to improve treatment strategies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a disorder characterized by recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep, resulting in reduced oxygenation, sleep fragmentation, and excessive daytime sleepiness. The objectives are twofold: to evaluate whether an artificial intelligence (AI)-based model can accurately predict the most effective treatment for indivi...

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