Sleep Studies
We’re here to help you better understand your sleep issues
The Novant Health sleep centers are nationally accredited laboratories dedicated to help you and your providers get a clearer picture of what may be causing you to lose sleep. Our expert sleep technologists are here to administer a wide variety of sleep tests to help diagnose sleep disorders in adults and children.
Expert diagnostics for sleep disorders
At Novant health, our sleep centers test for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, parasomnias, insomnia, narcolepsy, pediatric sleep conditions and more. We provide a relaxed, restful sleep experience combined with expert diagnostic care.
What’s the purpose of a sleep study?
If your provider is unable to diagnose your sleep disorder based on information you provide, he or she may refer you for a sleep study, or polysomnography. During these studies you will be monitored overnight while you sleep in a private room at one of our nationally accredited sleep centers.
Why is a sleep study important?
Your care team can use the data collected by the study to identify what’s disrupting your sleep so they can begin to design a personalized treatment plan to give you the best possible outcomes. During the study, specialist will monitor you breathing, some vital signs and sleep behavior, including:
- Airflow
- Blood oxygen levels
- Brain activity
- Breathing efforts
- Eye movements
- Heart rate
- Leg movements
- Muscle tone
- Sleep duration
How is a pediatric sleep study done?
Pediatric sleep studies are performed in one of Novant Health's nationally accredited sleep centers. These are overnight tests designed to closely examine your child's sleep patterns, tracking their brainwaves, breathing, heartbeat and oxygen levels.
We do everything possible to create a warm, family-friendly environment for your child. We have child-sized equipment, pediatric sleep specialists delivering age-appropriate care. We encourage parents and caregivers to spend the night with their child to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. Feel free to bring your child's favorite pajamas, toys and bedtime
What to Expect During Your Sleep Study
Before your visit
Your sleep specialist may ask you to avoid caffeine and certain medications. You will be instructed what to wear and what to bring.
During your visit
To any questions you may have. Your sleep study will take place in a private room and begins with small sensors being attached to your head and body to monitor brain activity, eye movements, muscle activity, heart rate and breathing. This process is completely pain-free.
You will be able to get settled in bed and the room will be kept dark and quiet for a sleep-friendly environment. During the night, a sleep technologist will monitor your sleep activity and record data from a separate room. You will be able to communicate with your technologist and use the restroom as needed.
After your visit
Once your sleep study is complete, you should schedule a follow-up visit with your sleep clinic if you don’t already have an appointment scheduled for within about two weeks from your sleep study. Your sleep specialists will discuss the study results with you at this appointment and recommend treatments based on the findings.