Sleep tests

Sleep is a fundamental part of maintaining good physical and mental health, and when it is compromised, it can negatively impact multiple aspects of daily life. At our clinic, we offer a specialised sleep testing service to diagnose and treat various sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome and other problems related to night-time rest.

Our team of sleep medicine specialists is committed to identifying and treating the underlying causes of your sleep problems to help you regain a restful night's sleep and improve your quality of life.

What are sleep tests?

Sleep tests are specialised studies that monitor different bodily functions while you sleep, with the aim of detecting alterations in your sleep cycles and patterns. These tests can identify sleep disorders that may be affecting your rest, such as obstructive sleep apnoea, movement disorders or breathing problems during the night.

The most common test is polysomnography, a detailed overnight study that records parameters such as brain activity, heart rate, eye movements, breathing and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.

When is a sleep test recommended?

If you experience any of the following symptoms or conditions, it may be advisable to have a sleep test to identify the cause:

Frequent or loud snoring, accompanied by pauses in breathing.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, even after sleeping for several hours.
Chronic insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Frequent nocturnal awakenings with no apparent cause.
Morning headaches or a feeling of restlessness on waking.
Involuntary leg movements during the night that disrupt sleep
Difficulty concentrating, irritability or mood swings related to lack of sleep.
A history of respiratory problems or neurological disorders that affect sleep.

What types of sleep testing do we offer?

At our clinic, we offer a variety of sleep tests tailored to your specific needs to diagnose and treat different disorders:

Complete Nocturnal Polysomnography: This is the most comprehensive sleep study. It is performed overnight in the sleep laboratory, where several physiological parameters are monitored, such as brain activity (EEG), eye movements, breathing, heart rate and oxygen levels. This test is ideal for diagnosing sleep apnoea and other respiratory or neurological disorders that affect sleep.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Used to assess excessive daytime sleepiness and diagnose conditions such as narcolepsy. During this test, the patient takes short naps throughout the day to assess how quickly he or she enters different stages of sleep.
Home Sleep Study (Home Sleep Study): This test allows you to perform the study from the comfort of your own home. It is primarily used to diagnose sleep apnoea by monitoring your breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate while you sleep. It is less complex than polysomnography, but very useful in specific cases.
Actigraphy: Used to monitor sleep-wake cycles over an extended period of time, using a portable watch-like device. This test is useful for diagnosing circadian rhythm disorders, such as insomnia or delayed sleep phase syndrome.

How are sleep tests performed?

The process for performing a sleep test at our clinic includes the following steps:

Initial consultation with a sleep medicine specialist: In this consultation, the specialist will evaluate your symptoms, medical history and sleep habits to determine which test is most appropriate for you.
Conducting the test: If you opt for an overnight polysomnography, you will come to the sleep lab, where you will connect to devices that will record your sleep patterns. If you choose a home study, we will provide you with portable equipment and show you how to use it.
Monitoring and analysis of results: The data collected during the test will be analysed by our specialists to identify possible sleep disorders.
Personalised treatment plan: Once we have the results, we will provide you with an accurate diagnosis and an individualised treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, breathing therapies (such as CPAP), medication or techniques to improve sleep hygiene.

Sleep tests

What are sleep tests?

The most common test is polysomnography, a detailed overnight study that records parameters such as brain activity, heart rate, eye movements, breathing and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.

When is a sleep test recommended?

If you experience any of the following symptoms or conditions, it may be advisable to have a sleep test to identify the cause:

Frequent or loud snoring, accompanied by pauses in breathing.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, even after sleeping for several hours.
Chronic insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Frequent nocturnal awakenings with no apparent cause.
Morning headaches or a feeling of restlessness on waking.
Involuntary leg movements during the night that disrupt sleep
Difficulty concentrating, irritability or mood swings related to lack of sleep.
A history of respiratory problems or neurological disorders that affect sleep.

What types of sleep testing do we offer?

At our clinic, we offer a variety of sleep tests tailored to your specific needs to diagnose and treat different disorders:

Complete Nocturnal Polysomnography: This is the most comprehensive sleep study. It is performed overnight in the sleep laboratory, where several physiological parameters are monitored, such as brain activity (EEG), eye movements, breathing, heart rate and oxygen levels. This test is ideal for diagnosing sleep apnoea and other respiratory or neurological disorders that affect sleep.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Used to assess excessive daytime sleepiness and diagnose conditions such as narcolepsy. During this test, the patient takes short naps throughout the day to assess how quickly he or she enters different stages of sleep.
Home Sleep Study (Home Sleep Study): This test allows you to perform the study from the comfort of your own home. It is primarily used to diagnose sleep apnoea by monitoring your breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate while you sleep. It is less complex than polysomnography, but very useful in specific cases.
Actigraphy: Used to monitor sleep-wake cycles over an extended period of time, using a portable watch-like device. This test is useful for diagnosing circadian rhythm disorders, such as insomnia or delayed sleep phase syndrome.

How are sleep tests performed?

The process for performing a sleep test at our clinic includes the following steps:

Initial consultation with a sleep medicine specialist: In this consultation, the specialist will evaluate your symptoms, medical history and sleep habits to determine which test is most appropriate for you.
Conducting the test: If you opt for an overnight polysomnography, you will come to the sleep lab, where you will connect to devices that will record your sleep patterns. If you choose a home study, we will provide you with portable equipment and show you how to use it.
Monitoring and analysis of results: The data collected during the test will be analysed by our specialists to identify possible sleep disorders.
Personalised treatment plan: Once we have the results, we will provide you with an accurate diagnosis and an individualised treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, breathing therapies (such as CPAP), medication or techniques to improve sleep hygiene.

Sleep tests

What are sleep tests?

The most common test is polysomnography, a detailed overnight study that records parameters such as brain activity, heart rate, eye movements, breathing and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.

When is a sleep test recommended?

If you experience any of the following symptoms or conditions, it may be advisable to have a sleep test to identify the cause:

Frequent or loud snoring, accompanied by pauses in breathing.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, even after sleeping for several hours.
Chronic insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Frequent nocturnal awakenings with no apparent cause.
Morning headaches or a feeling of restlessness on waking.
Involuntary leg movements during the night that disrupt sleep
Difficulty concentrating, irritability or mood swings related to lack of sleep.
A history of respiratory problems or neurological disorders that affect sleep.

What types of sleep testing do we offer?

At our clinic, we offer a variety of sleep tests tailored to your specific needs to diagnose and treat different disorders:

Complete Nocturnal Polysomnography: This is the most comprehensive sleep study. It is performed overnight in the sleep laboratory, where several physiological parameters are monitored, such as brain activity (EEG), eye movements, breathing, heart rate and oxygen levels. This test is ideal for diagnosing sleep apnoea and other respiratory or neurological disorders that affect sleep.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): Used to assess excessive daytime sleepiness and diagnose conditions such as narcolepsy. During this test, the patient takes short naps throughout the day to assess how quickly he or she enters different stages of sleep.
Home Sleep Study (Home Sleep Study): This test allows you to perform the study from the comfort of your own home. It is primarily used to diagnose sleep apnoea by monitoring your breathing, oxygen levels and heart rate while you sleep. It is less complex than polysomnography, but very useful in specific cases.
Actigraphy: Used to monitor sleep-wake cycles over an extended period of time, using a portable watch-like device. This test is useful for diagnosing circadian rhythm disorders, such as insomnia or delayed sleep phase syndrome.

How are sleep tests performed?

The process for performing a sleep test at our clinic includes the following steps:

Initial consultation with a sleep medicine specialist: In this consultation, the specialist will evaluate your symptoms, medical history and sleep habits to determine which test is most appropriate for you.
Conducting the test: If you opt for an overnight polysomnography, you will come to the sleep lab, where you will connect to devices that will record your sleep patterns. If you choose a home study, we will provide you with portable equipment and show you how to use it.
Monitoring and analysis of results: The data collected during the test will be analysed by our specialists to identify possible sleep disorders.
Personalised treatment plan: Once we have the results, we will provide you with an accurate diagnosis and an individualised treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, breathing therapies (such as CPAP), medication or techniques to improve sleep hygiene.