A systematic review and meta-analysis of sleep and circadian rhythms disturbances in individuals at high-risk of developing or with early onset of bipolar disorders

Feb 19, 2022Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews

Sleep and daily rhythm problems in people at high risk for or with early bipolar disorder: a review and combined analysis

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Abstract

Pooled analyses indicate a 40% increased risk of bipolar disorder onset associated with pre-existing sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances.

  • Self-ratings revealed a greater preference for eveningness among youth at risk for bipolar disorder and those with full-threshold bipolar disorder.
  • Dysregulation of social rhythms was observed in both at-risk and full-threshold bipolar disorder groups.
  • Actigraphy data provided some support for self-reported findings regarding circadian rhythm disturbances.
  • Longer total sleep time was identified, particularly in offspring of parents with bipolar disorder and those with full-threshold bipolar disorder.
  • Effect sizes in sleep disturbances were influenced by the proportion of participants showing psychopathology or using psychotropic medications.

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