Romigi A, Izzi F, Pisani V, Placidi F, Pisani LR, Marciani MG, Corte F, Panico MB, Torelli F, Uasone E, Vitrani G, Albanese M, Massa R. Sleep disorders in adult-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1: a controlled polysomnographic study.
Eur J Neurol 2011;
18:1139-45. [PMID:
21338442 DOI:
10.1111/j.1468-1331.2011.03352.x]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Sleep disturbances and excessive daytime somnolence are common and disabling features in adult-onset myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).
METHODS
Our study used questionnaires, ambulatory polysomnography and the multiple sleep latency test to evaluate sleep-wake cycle and daytime sleepiness in unselected adult-onset DM1 patients. We recruited 18 patients affected by adult-onset DM1 and 18 matched controls.
RESULTS
Sleep efficiency was <90% in 16/18 patients, and it was significantly reduced when compared with controls. Reduced sleep efficiency was associated with abnormal respiratory events (5/18 patients) and/or periodic limb movements (11/18 patients). The Periodic Limb Movement Index was significantly increased in DM1 versus controls. A significantly lower mean MSLT sleep latency was detected in DM1 versus controls, but it did not reach pathological levels.
CONCLUSIONS
Our controlled study demonstrated sleep alterations in unselected consecutive DM1 patients. Periodic limb movements in sleep are commonly associated with sleep disturbance in adult-onset DM1, and it may represent a marker of CNS neurodegenerative processes in DM1.
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