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What is the definition of Idiopathic Hypersomnia?
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a neurological sleep disorder that can affect many aspects of a person's life. Symptoms often begin between adolescence and young adulthood and develop over weeks to months. People with IH have a hard time staying awake and alert during the day (chronic excessive daytime sleepiness). They may fall asleep unintentionally or at inappropriate times, interfering with daily functioning. They may also have difficulty waking up from nighttime sleep or daytime naps. Sleeping longer at night does not appear to improve daytime sleepiness. The cause of IH is not known. Some people with IH have other family members with a sleep disorder such as IH or narcolepsy.
What are the alternative names for Idiopathic Hypersomnia?
  • Idiopathic hypersomnia
  • Idiopathic hypersomnolence
  • Primary hypersomnia
Who are the top Idiopathic Hypersomnia Local Doctors?
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

232 W 25th St, 
Erie, PA 
 (1.3 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jeffrey Mcgovern is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgovern and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

Regional Health Services Inc

3406 Peach St, 
Erie, PA 
 (1.9 mi)
Experience:
40+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Satyasagar Morisetty is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Morisetty has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Morisetty is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Sleep Medicine | Neurology
Sleep Medicine | Neurology

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (90.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Her top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia. Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Idiopathic Hypersomnia Clinical Trials?
Improving Social Relationships for Adolescents with Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Summary: The goal of this study is to test a web-based psychoeducational resource for adolescents with central disorders of hypersomnolence and their families. The investigators hope to assess the website's usability, acceptability, and feasibility, as well as its potential effect on social relationship health. Participants will be asked to review the content of the psychoeducational websites. The particip...

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A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Withdrawal, Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of FT218 in the Treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)

Summary: This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized withdrawal, multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of FT218. FT218 drug product is a once-nightly formulation of sodium oxybate for extended-release oral suspension. The study will enroll subjects who are diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia. Subjects will be eligible to enroll regardless of current treatment with oxybate therapy or sti...

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Published Date: May 12, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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