download

Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) to rule out Narcolepsy.

This is a series of nap studies that are performed primarily during the day and shortly after your sleep study.  The first nap will begin approximately 1.5-2 hours after you are awakened from your sleep study.  You will have naps tested in two hour increments.  These naps are opportunities for you to sleep.  In between each nap you are to remain awake and out of bed.  We will not force you to sleep.  Some of the monitoring devices placed on you from the overnight sleep study will be removed (respiratory belts, finger probe, nasal/oral thermocouple) for the nap study.  You are required to change into your daytime clothes.  We will provide you with breakfast and lunch during this study.  If you have any dietary restrictions, please let the Sleep Center know before the study.  You are not allowed to consume any caffeinated beverages during the day.  This is a standardized test to rule out Narcolepsy and/or Idiopathic Hypersomnolence; both are sleep disorders where you would be excessively sleepy.               

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) to assess one’s level of alertness. 

This is a series of nap studies that are performed primarily during the day after your sleep study.  The first nap will generally begin 1.5-2 hours after you are awakened from your sleep study.  You will have sessions tested in two hour increments.  These sessions are opportunities for you to remain awake.  Some of the monitoring devices placed on you from the overnight sleep study will be removed (respiratory belts, finger probe, nasal/oral thermocouple) for the nap study.  You are required to change into your daytime clothes.  We will provide you with breakfast and lunch during this study.  If you have any dietary restrictions, please let the Sleep Center know before the study.  You are not allowed to consume any caffeinated beverages during the day.  You will either be sitting up in bed or sitting in a chair in a dark room.  You will try to remain awake for a period of 20 minutes for each nap.  During this 20 minute period, you are not allowed to stimulate yourself in any manner (i.e., pinching, singing, etc.).  In between each nap study, you are to stay out of bed and try to remain awake.  This is a standardized test to justify your level of alertness/wakefulness (for employment reasons).  Do not take any naps on the day of your study.

Back to Top | Back