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  • 1Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Psychiatry, Poland. dorota@psych.waw.pl.

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Quantitative analysis of waking electroencephalography (EEG) reveals distinct patterns in primary insomnia. Insomniacs show lower theta and higher beta EEG power, suggesting 24-hour hyperarousal and reduced sleep propensity.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Primary insomnia is often associated with subjective hyperarousal.
  • Objective neurophysiological markers for this hyperarousal are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate quantitative electroencephalography (EEG) differences between primary insomnia patients and controls.
  • To explore EEG correlates of neurobehavioral impairment and hyperarousal in insomnia.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative analysis of waking EEG using spectral analysis (Fast Fourier Transform).
  • Involved 36 primary insomnia patients and 29 age/education-matched controls.
  • EEG data collected from 21 scalp electrodes.

Main Results:

  • Insomniacs exhibited significantly lower theta power and higher beta power compared to controls.
  • Theta power reduction was most pronounced in prefrontal regions.
  • Lower theta and higher beta power correlated with higher Hyperarousal Scale scores.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the concept of 24-hour hyperarousal in primary insomnia.
  • Attenuated theta and enhanced beta power are potential electrophysiological markers of dysfunctional arousal.
  • Reduced waking theta power may indicate decreased homeostatic sleep drive.