Sleep Medicine Research Leads to Advances in Patient Care
University Hospitals Sleep Medicine is at the forefront of a dynamic and growing field. The University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Section of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University has an active research program spanning clinical, translational and basic investigation.
Our multi-disciplinary team of sleep scientists, clinicians, and educators work to advance the field of sleep medicine through basic, translational, and clinical investigations concerning the detection and management of adult and pediatric sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome (RLS), among other conditions.
The integration of our expansive clinical experience and robust sleep research, including clinical trials, ultimately affords patients a wider range of state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for managing sleep disorders.
The success of the division's research efforts can be seen in its outstanding mentoring of fellows to faculty positions, supporting junior faculty to independent research careers, and the international reputation of its senior investigators. The impact of the division's research programs can be seen in its outstanding publication record and grant support.
Sleep Apnea Studies Help Define Diagnostic Criteria
The sleep medicine program at University Hospitals has led the nation in addressing the epidemiology of sleep apnea through studies like the Cleveland Family Study and the Sleep Heart Health Core Laboratory, leading to current definitions of diagnostic criteria, risk analysis, and outcome endpoints. Our research expertise has likewise expanded into topics of insomnia and suicidality, community sleep ecology, and circadian influences on management of heart failure, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.