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Sleep, cognition, and electrophysiology: Intersecting pathways in childhood cancer

Andrea Sanchez-Corzo1, Zachary Loschinskey2, Miguel Navarrete3

  • 1Department of Radiology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, United States.

Sleep Medicine Reviews
|December 12, 2025
PubMed

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Pediatric cancer survivors often experience cognitive dysfunction and poor sleep quality. This review explores how electrophysiology may link sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments, suggesting neuromodulation therapies for improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric cancer survivors face significant long-term cognitive dysfunction.
  • Poor sleep quality is prevalent in this population, impacting well-being.
  • Sleep's role in memory consolidation and cognitive function is established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the convergence of sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments in pediatric cancer survivors.
  • To propose electrophysiology as a mechanistic link between sleep and cognition in this group.
  • To identify potential therapeutic interventions for sleep and cognitive enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature synthesis on sleep, cognition, and electrophysiology in general and pediatric populations.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps regarding electrophysiological differences in pediatric cancer survivors.
  • Review of neuromodulation techniques for potential therapeutic applications.

Main Results:

  • The relationship between sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments in pediatric cancer survivors requires further investigation.
  • Electrophysiological anomalies are suspected but not yet characterized in this population.
  • Neuromodulation techniques show promise for future interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Electrophysiology may serve as a bridge to understand the link between sleep and cognitive deficits in pediatric cancer survivors.
  • Characterizing electrophysiological anomalies is crucial for developing targeted therapies.
  • Further research is essential to improve care and quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.

Keywords:
Childhood cancerCognitionElectrophysiologyNeuromodulationSleep

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