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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.
Sleep Medicine
|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.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
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.
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