ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2026
Comparative analysis of excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea symptoms in renal transplant recipients and a historical dialysis cohort.
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Objectives: Sleep disorders are prevalent in end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients on dialysis. Renal transplantation may enhance the quality of sleep but comparative data are limited. The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence and factors linked to self-reported obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in kidney transplant recipients compared with dialysis patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 159 renal transplant recipients using the STOP-BANG questionnaire, Berlin Questionnaire, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. These results were compared to those for a historical cohort of 227 dialysis patients. Multinomial logistic regression models adjusted for demographic and clinical confounders were used to explore associations. Results: In the combined cohort, 27.5% reported EDS (44.1% in dialysis vs. 3.8% in transplant patients, Conclusion: Renal transplant patients reported fewer symptoms of EDS and OSA risk compared with dialysis patients, indicating potential benefits of transplantation beyond renal function.
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