Updating the Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Parkinsonion Sleep

Parkinson's patients face many challenges in their daily lives due to their symptoms. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an intervention that uses electrical stimulation to help alleviate some of the extrapyramidal symptoms. However, DBS also has some notable side effects, one of which is its impact on sleep. The impact of DBS on sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, and other various sleep issues is not well understood. This paper will evaluate peer-reviewed publications on the effect of DBS on sleep, the mechanisms, and the effects for the patients.

The conclusion of these questionnaires is that the patients feel more rested after sleeping with DBS and is less sleepy throughout the day. It does not seem to have an effect on REM Behavior disorder (RBD) and may improve Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).

Further studies are needed to identify the mechanisms of these changes in sleep of PD patients with DBS.