Date Presented 03/27/20

Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle. They help influence sleep and wake patterns and can be useful in identification of maladaptive sleep patterns that are known to exacerbate symptoms of rare disease. This research explored circadian rhythms and sleep in young males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and age-matched unaffected males. Understanding circadian rhythms is pivotal for successful sleep intervention.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Hartman

Additional Authors and Speakers: Roxanna Bendixen

Contributing Authors: Lauren Terhorst, Natalie Little, Chin-Hao Yeh

AOTA Taxonomy:
Basic Research
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