Sleep Disorders and Epilepsy
Is your daytime sleepiness due to epilepsy?
Seizures and antiseizure medications are common causes of daytime sleepiness. However, recent studies suggest that sleep disorders occur more often than expected in persons with epilepsy.; Investigators at;Cleveland Clinic are studying the sleep and daytime alertness in subjects with epilepsy in labs. Subjects will under an overnight sleep study followed by a daytime sleep test in the sleep disorders center. For more information on our sleep labs, please contact Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer at 216/444-2165.
Finding the Gene for Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is one of many human diseases that may be inherited. Investigators at Cleveland Clinic are conducting a genetic study in subjects with Restless Legs Syndrome. For more information, contact Qing Wang, PhD at 216.445.0570, or toll free 800.223.2273 ext. 50570 or Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, D.O. at 216.445.2990 or toll free 800.223.2273 ext. 52990.
