Adult NREM Parasomnias: An Update

Maria Hrozanova; Ian Morrison; Renata L Riha

doi:10.3390/clockssleep1010009

Adult NREM Parasomnias: An Update

Clocks Sleep. 2018 Nov 23;1(1):87-104. doi: 10.3390/clockssleep1010009. eCollection 2019 Mar.

Authors

Maria Hrozanova¹, Ian Morrison², Renata L Riha³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway.
² Department of Neurology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
³ Department of Sleep Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK.

Abstract

Our understanding of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) parasomnias has improved considerably over the last two decades, with research that characterises and explores the causes of these disorders. However, our understanding is far from complete. The aim of this paper is to provide an updated review focusing on adult NREM parasomnias and highlighting new areas in NREM parasomnia research from the recent literature. We outline the prevalence, clinical characteristics, role of onset, pathophysiology, role of predisposing, priming and precipitating factors, diagnostic criteria, treatment options and medico-legal implications of adult NREM parasomnias.

Keywords: NREM parasomnias; adult; arousal disorders; parasomnias; review; slow-wave sleep disorders.

Publication types

Review