Hypersomnias are conditions characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep duration. Narcolepsy, the best-known form, combines irresistible sleep attacks with other specific symptoms. Our centre performs the wakefulness tests (MWT, MSLT) required for diagnosis.
Key figures
Type 1 narcolepsy affects about 1 person in 3,000 to 5,000
The average time to diagnose narcolepsy is 8 to 10 years
The MSLT and MWT tests are the reference examinations for measuring daytime sleepiness
Idiopathic hypersomnia accounts for 5 to 10% of consultations at sleep centers
Symptoms
Excessive daytime sleepiness despite sufficient sleep
Irresistible sleep attacks
Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone)
Sleep paralysis
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Fragmented nocturnal sleep
Treatments
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Wakefulness-promoting agents (modafinil, methylphenidate)2
Specific treatment for cataplexy3
Lifestyle adjustments and scheduled naps4
Tailored occupational health supportWhen to consult ?
If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness that is not explained by insufficient sleep.
Book an appointmentThe clinic is based in Yutz. Depending on where you travel from, access and coverage work slightly differently.