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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?
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Susan Redline
Cardiology | Sleep Medicine
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Susan Redline
Cardiology | Sleep Medicine
11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-844-8500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Susan Redline is a Cardiologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Redline is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Cerebral Hypoxia, Central Sleep Apnea, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Redline is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Anne M. Morse
Sleep Medicine | Pediatric Neurology
Elite in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Dr. Anne M. Morse
Sleep Medicine | Pediatric Neurology

Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Neurology

100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
800-275-6401
Languages Spoken:
English
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Dr. Morse is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric neurologist. Her clinical interests include sleep-wake disorders in neurologic disease, narcolepsy and hypersomnia disorders and neuroimmunology. Her research interests include sleep-wake disorders in neurologic disease, hypersomnia disorders and sleep-wake disorder phenotyping. Dr. Morse earned her degree in osteopathy from Rowan University. She completed her residency and her child neurology fellowship at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. She completed another fellowship in sleep medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Morse is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in neurology with special qualification in child neurology.|Video: more from Dr. Anne Morse, M.D. Dr. Morse is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Sleep Paralysis. Dr. Morse is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology In Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology.

 
 
 
 
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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 practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Trotti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Trotti is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2009.

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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 HBS-301 in Participants With Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) Followed by an Open-label Extension
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of HBS-301 in Participants With Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) Followed by an Open-label Extension
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of HBS-301 in treating idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) symptoms, including excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), sleep inertia, and fatigue in adult participants (ages ≥18 years) with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate ...

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A Multicenter, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Withdrawal Study of Solriamfetol in Subjects With Major Depressive Disorder With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Symptoms
A Multicenter, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Withdrawal Study of Solriamfetol in Subjects With Major Depressive Disorder With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Symptoms
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: CLARITY (Clinical Assessment of Response in the Treatment of Depression with Daytime Sleepiness Using Solriamfetol) is a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter randomized withdrawal trial in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) symptoms consisting of an open-label solriamfetol treatment period and a randomized, double-blind treatment...

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