Wearable EEG Recordings Show Dysregulated Sleep-wake and Circadian Rhythms in Hospitalized Patients With Delirium (P10-2.014)

June 9, 2026Neurology

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The study aims to identify differences in sleep architecture and circadian rhythms in older hospitalized patients with delirium compared to those without.
Utilized wearable EEG to monitor sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.
Included older hospitalized patients diagnosed with delirium and matched controls.
Conducted comparative analysis of sleep architecture between the two groups.
Significant differences in sleep architecture were identified, showing altered sleep patterns in patients with delirium.
Circadian rhythms were disrupted in hospitalized patients with delirium compared to those without.
Findings suggest targeted interventions may improve sleep quality and circadian regulation in this population.

Identifies sleep and circadian rhythm differences in hospitalized patients with delirium, suggesting interventions may be needed.

To identify specific differences in sleep architecture and circadian rhythms between older hospitalized patients with and without delirium.

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