What is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?
Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of the timing of sleep, peak period of alertness, the core body temperature rhythm, hormonal and other daily rhythms, compared to the normal population and relative to societal requirements.
Who has Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 72 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 9 say Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 69% | Females |
|---|---|
| 31% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 30 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 9 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 6 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 39 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 16 |
These charts show data from Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history