Dr Kevin Goles wearing sleep study probes

What is “the first night effect” and How Does it Affect in-lab Sleep Study Results?

As you might guess, the ‘first night effect’ refers to any changes in sleep habits which can ultimately have an adverse affect on a sleep study. These changes are generally a reflection of sleeping in a different environment or perhaps the introduction of equipment which is used to monitor sleep. The degree to which this …

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