ICD G47.1ORPHA:33208IH

Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Idiopathic hypersomnia is a long-term sleep disorder in which people are excessively sleepy during the day despite a normal or long night's sleep. Waking up can be extremely hard, and naps are usually not refreshing. It is managed with medicines that promote wakefulness, including some that were first developed for narcolepsy.

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11 September 2026
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Common Questions

What is Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

Idiopathic hypersomnia is a long-term sleep disorder in which people are excessively sleepy during the day despite a normal or long night's sleep. Waking up can be extremely hard, and naps are usually not refreshing. It is managed with medicines that promote wakefulness, including some that were first developed for narcolepsy.

How many clinical trials are available for Idiopathic Hypersomnia?

RareWays currently indexes 42 clinical trials for Idiopathic Hypersomnia, of which 16 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.

Where does the research data for Idiopathic Hypersomnia come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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