Prevalence and Correlates of Alpha-Delta Sleep in Major Depressive Disorders

[摘要] Objective. Major depressive disorder is associated with sleep disturbances. An electroencephalographic pattern of alpha wave intrusion in delta wave sleep (alpha-delta sleep) is observed in some subjects with major depressive disorder. The treatment-resistant symptoms in major depressive disorder, nonrestorative sleep and fatigue, are associated with alpha-delta sleep. The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence and clinical correlates of alpha-delta sleep in major depressive disorder.

[学科分类] 精神健康和精神病学

[关键词] Alpha-delta sleep;major depressive disorder;daytime sleepiness