Assessment of Sleep Disordersin People Living With HIV in the Era of New Antiretroviral Therapies in North of France

Assessment of Sleep Disordersin People Living With HIV in the Era of New Antiretroviral Therapies in North of France

People living with HIV (PLHIV) appear to present with sleep-related complaints more frequently than the general population, with a prevalence of 50-70%. The latest French multi-center epidemiological data are dated. The prevalence of the different types of sleep disorders, however, is poorly documented, with the literature focusing mainly on insomnia and neuropsychological disorders that can lead to sleep disorder-like symptoms, and on the impact of antiretroviral drugs in particular. However, there are other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea syndrome (SAHOS) or restless legs syndrome. SAHOS has been studied in small series of patients.

This multicenter, cross-sectional study will identify and update the functional complaints presented by PLHIV, estimate the prevalence of people at high risk of sleep apnea syndrome, and study the associated socio-demographic factors, in relation to HIV infection and antiretrovirals. This study could open up avenues for new management approaches and earlier detection of sleep disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• PLHIV usually treated at referral centers in northern France.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Minor patient;
• Patient with insufficient understanding of the French language, as judged by the investigator;
• Patient unable to give free and informed consent;
• Refusal to participate;
• Patient under legal protection, guardianship or curatorship;
• Pregnant and breast-feeding women.