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NCT Number: NCT03173378

Evaluation of Academic and Professional Trajectories of Narcoleptic Patients

Narcolepsy is a chronic, disabling condition characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and, in some patients, falls in muscle tone related to emotions (cataplexies). It often begins in childhood or in young adults. Symptoms of narcolepsy are responsible for an important handicap in everyday life, and are often misunderstood by the family and professional environment. In addition, many comorbidities are associated with narcolepsy, such as depression, anxiety, or obesity.

Few studies have examined the impact of narcolepsy on patients' educational background, socio-professional integration, and quality of life. In particular, the factors of professional handicap related to the characteristics of the disease and the determinants of the insertion of the patients remain poorly known.

As a better understanding of these determinants could help to inform patients and guide them in their choices, NARCOWORK study aims at evaluating the academic and professional trajectories of a wide population of narcoleptic patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Narcolepsy Disorders of Excessive Somnolence Dyssomnias Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sleep Medicine Center, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon

Lyon, 69004, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Group "Narcoleptic Patients":

  • Type 1 or Type 2 narcolepsy
  • > 18 years
  • Usually followed at the Lyon Sleep Medicine Center

Group "Control":

  • At least one member of each family of cases (siblings, cousins ...)
  • > 18 years and of the same age as the case if possible (+/- 5 years)
  • No narcolepsy

Exclusion criteria

  • uncertain diagnosis (for the "Narcoleptic Patients" Group)
  • poor knowledge of the French language
  • Refusal to participate

Treatment and study plan

questionnaires

Other

Participants will have to complete questionnaires to compare the distribution of occupational situations in narcoleptic patients and matched non-narcoleptic subjects (controls)

Primary outcomes

  1. Occupational situations

    Time frame: 30 to 45 minutes

    Participants will have to complete questionnaires to compare the distribution of occupational situations subjects (worker, unemployed, student, retired, housewife) in narcoleptic patients and matched non-narcoleptic subjects (controls)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospices Civils de Lyon

Other

Registry information

Acronym: NARCOWORK

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Jun 1, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 28, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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