Comparative analysis of excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea symptoms in renal transplant recipients and a historical dialysis cohort

Turki Alharbi; Salman Alahmadi; Turki Almejaish; Amer Alburodi; Mohammed Alsaif; Mohammed Albader; Abdulrahman Altheaby; Ziad Al-Jahdali; Rajkumar Rajendram; Hamdan Al‐Jahdali

doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2026.05.005

June 9, 2026Journal of Taibah University Medical SciencesOpen Access

Comparative analysis of excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea symptoms in renal transplant recipients and a historical dialysis cohort

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This research aims to evaluate the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness and obstructive sleep apnea in kidney transplant recipients compared to dialysis patients.
Analyzed data from 159 kidney transplant recipients using various assessments including the Stop-Bang scale and Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Compared findings to a historical cohort of 227 dialysis patients.
Utilized multivariable logistic regression models to explore associations, adjusting for demographic and clinical factors.
27.5% reported excessive daytime sleepiness (44.1% in dialysis patients vs. 3.8% in transplant patients).
30.6% reported obstructive sleep apnea (41.9% in dialysis patients vs. 14.5% in transplant patients).
Kidney transplantation significantly reduced the likelihood of excessive daytime sleepiness (OR 0.014) and obstructive sleep apnea (OR 0.422).

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Cross-sectional study compares sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness in renal transplant recipients and dialysis patients, suggesting significant differences.

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