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Sleep disturbances in patients with vasculitis.

Misa Tanaka¹, Saverio Stranges², Kathy Speechley¹

¹Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Ontario, Canada.

|July 1, 2026

Summary

Sleep disturbances are common in vasculitis patients, affecting over 80%. Modifiable factors like lifestyle and comorbidities, not vasculitis type, are linked to these sleep issues, suggesting targeted interventions can improve quality of life.

Keywords:

Obstructive sleep apnea Sleep disturbances Survey Vasculitis Vasculitis patient-powered research network

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Background:

Sleep disturbances are understudied in vasculitis patients.
Limited research exists on sleep health dimensions and risk factors in this population.
The SleepVasc study addresses this knowledge gap.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate sleep disturbances and sleep health in individuals with vasculitis.
To identify potential risk factors contributing to sleep problems in vasculitis patients.
To inform interventions for improving sleep in this demographic.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional, web-based survey within the Vasculitis Patient-Powered Research Network.
Utilized validated questionnaires: Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire-10, Multivariable Apnea Prediction Questionnaire.
Multivariable regression analyzed associations between sleep disturbances and health behaviors, comorbidities, and vasculitis characteristics.

Main Results:

82.2% of participants reported sleep disturbances.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was diagnosed in 19.7%, most common in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (22.5%).
Sleep disturbances associated with financial strain, low physical activity, smoking, higher BMI, comorbidities (cardiovascular, psychiatric), vasculitis symptoms, pain, and kidney disease.

Conclusions:

Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in patients with vasculitis.
Focusing on modifiable risk factors is crucial for improving sleep health.
Interventions targeting lifestyle and comorbidities may enhance health-related quality of life in vasculitis patients.