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Spindle Oscillations in Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review

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Spindle Oscillations in Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review

Weiner, Oren M. and Dang-Vu, Thien Thanh (2016) Spindle Oscillations in Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review. Neural Plasticity, 2016 . pp. 1-30. ISSN 2090-5904

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7328725

Abstract

Measurement of sleep microarchitecture and neural oscillations is an increasingly popular technique for quantifying EEG sleep activity. Many studies have examined sleep spindle oscillations in sleep-disordered adults; however reviews of this literature are scarce. As such, our overarching aim was to critically review experimental studies examining sleep spindle activity between adults with and without different sleep disorders. Articles were obtained using a systematic methodology with a priori criteria. Thirty-seven studies meeting final inclusion criteria were reviewed, with studies grouped across three categories: insomnia, hypersomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders (including parasomnias). Studies of patients with insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing were more abundant relative to other diagnoses. All studies were cross-sectional. Studies were largely inconsistent regarding spindle activity differences between clinical and nonclinical groups, with some reporting greater or less activity, while many others reported no group differences. Stark inconsistencies in sample characteristics (e.g., age range and diagnostic criteria) and methods of analysis (e.g., spindle bandwidth selection, visual detection versus digital filtering, absolute versus relative spectral power, and NREM2 versus NREM3) suggest a need for greater use of event-based detection methods and increased research standardization. Hypotheses regarding the clinical and empirical implications of these findings, and suggestions for potential future studies, are also discussed.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Exercise Science
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Weiner, Oren M. and Dang-Vu, Thien Thanh
Journal or Publication:Neural Plasticity
Date:2016
Funders:
  • Concordia Open Access Author Fund
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1155/2016/7328725
ID Code:982259
Deposited By: Danielle Dennie
Deposited On:21 Mar 2017 14:38
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:54
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