Frequently Asked Questions:

A clinical sleep study consists of observation and monitoring of patients while they sleep. This is done in our specialized sleep lab.

When you arrive at the Sleep Lab, you will be greeted by the sleep technologist and the procedures for the night will be explained. In brief, electrodes (thin wires) will be attached to the surface of your skin with tape and/or a small amount of glue/paste. This allows us to monitor various body activities during the night. There is no pain involved with this procedure and virtually everyone is able to sleep without difficulty.

You will be in a private room and will be under continuous observation by video camera during the study. No audio/visual recordings will be made without your prior consent.

Please notify the technologist upon your arrival if you must arise by a specific time in the morning. If there are no specific doctor’s request, all patients will be awakened no later than 7:00 am.

Read the following points and observe them as closely as possible:

• ALCOHOL: Do not consume any alcohol within 48 hours of your overnight study.
  
  
• CAFFEINE: Do not consume any caffeinated beverages or foods after 3:00 pm on the day of your study. (This includes coffee, decaffeinated coffee, teas, colas, chocolate products.)
  
  
• ILLNESS: If your health changes or you develop a cold, flu, or other health problems just prior to your study, call College site at: 416-603-9531 or Wilson site at: 416-746-3012.
  
  
• POSSESSIONS: Do not bring large sums of money or unnecessary jewellery with you to the clinic. The Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology assumes no responsibility for loss of personal possessions.
  
  
•   WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a comfortable robe, slippers and night attire, as well as your own personal hygiene items to the clinic. You can also bring your own pillow, etc. to make yourself more comfortable.
  
  
• CLEAN HAIR: It is recommended that you wash your hair on the day of your sleep study. There is a shower in our facilities if necessary. (However, please bring a hair dryer as your hair must be dry for the electrodes to be applied.)
  
  
• MEDICATIONS: Bring all medications with your and take according to your normal schedule unless otherwise indicated by your doctor. THE CLINIC DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICATION.
  
  
• NAPS: Do not nap during the day on the day you are to come in for your sleep study.
  
  
• PARKING: Overnight parking is available on the north side of the building. There are 6 spots available.
  
  
• QUESTIONNAIRES/DIARIES: Bring any completed questionnaires and/or diaries with you. The technologist will add these to your file.
  
  
• CANCELLATION: A minimum of 48 hours (two business days) notice is required for the cancellation of a sleep study. Otherwise, you will be charged the OHIP fee for the study (typical overnight study is approximately $370.00).

To confirm or change your appointment, call College site at: 416-603-9531 or Wilson site at: 416-746-3012. Monday to Friday between 9 - 4:30 pm.

Assessment of Daytime Sleepiness

Day tests consist of four or five 20-30 minutes tests that are performed every two hours. The start times for these tests are approximately 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm (and 5 pm, if necessary).

Please note the following:

• MEDICATIONS: Bring all medications with your and take according to your normal schedule unless otherwise indicated by your doctor. THE CLINIC DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY MEDICATION.
  
  
• FREE TIME: Bring reading materials, crafts, etc. to occupy your time in between tests, as you must remain awake.
  
  
• DEPARTURE TIME: Tests are usually completed by 4:00 pm unless the technologist indicates you should stay for a 5:00 pm test. If that happens, you will be ready to leave at approximately 5:45 pm.
  
  
• MEALS: No meals will be provided by the clinic. There is a refrigerator and a microwave oven in the sleep clinic for those patients who wish to bring their own breakfast/lunch. Please make your own arrangements for breakfast, lunch and/or snacks – remembering that no caffeine products such as coffee, tea, cola drinks or chocolate are allowed.
  
  
• Shower Facility: NOT available at College Site
  Available at Wilson Site

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