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Journal Article
Sleep Disorders in a Sample of Patients with Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Focus on Restless Legs Syndrome
2025
Overview
: Sleep disorders (SDs) and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) have been reported with high prevalence in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but data on Pediatric-Onset MS (POMS) are scarce. This study aims to assess the prevalence of SDs, particularly RLS, in a POMS cohort and examine associated clinical features.
: We recruited POMS patients who attended the POMS Center of the Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital between September 2021 and February 2023; they were evaluated for SDs using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) or the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC) and screened for RLS. Correlations with demographical, clinical, neuroradiological, and laboratory findings were analyzed.
We recruited 44 POMS patients, of whom 39% were classified as \"good sleepers\" and 61% were identified as \"poor sleepers.\" RLS was diagnosed in 10 patients (22.7%). Those with RLS were older and had higher Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores compared to non-RLS patients (
= 0.028;
= 0.03). The presence of RLS did not show any significant correlation with MRI lesion load or laboratory data.
: Our findings suggest an increased rate of SDs and RLS in pediatric MS patients compared to the general pediatric population. Clinical data could support a secondary form of RLS in this population, but results need further confirmation.
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MDPI AG,MDPI
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