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Physiologic Methods of Assessment Relevant to Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

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Circadian research and diagnosis of circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders rely on standardized, objective measurements of circadian rhythms. Some measurement methodologies, such as wrist actigraphy, are widely available, whereas others, e.g., endogenous circadian phase determination using the onset of melatonin secretion, are used more commonly in research settings. This chapter reviews the various tools and techniques used by researchers and clinicians to evaluate physiologic circadian measures and to assess patients presenting with circadian sleep-wake disorders.

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LaBarbera, V.A., Sharkey, K.M. (2020). Physiologic Methods of Assessment Relevant to Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders. In: Auger, R. (eds) Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43803-6_4

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