Assessing the impact of sodium oxybate treatment on functioning, productivity, and health-related quality of life in patients with narcolepsy: findings from the Nexus Narcolepsy Registry (waves 1–4)

Michael J. Thorpy, Maurice M. Ohayon, Ginger Carls, Jed Black, David J. Pasta, Danielle L. Hyman, Kathleen F. Villa

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of different therapy regimens, including sodium oxybate (SXB)-containing regimens, on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in people with narcolepsy. Methods: Online surveys were used to collect information from persons with narcolepsy in the Nexus Narcolepsy Registry. Surveys contained questionnaires assessing self-reported sleep quality (SQ; via single question), daytime sleepiness and function (Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire), health-related quality of life (HRQoL; 36-Item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]), work productivity and impairment (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment: Specific Health Problem), and history of injuries or motor vehicle accidents. Treatment with SXB (including monotherapy or combination therapy; SXB group) was compared with non-SXB therapy (No SXB group). The P values presented are nominal, as there are no adjustments for multiplicity. Results: From June 2015 through December 2017, 983 participants completed 1760 surveys. SQ and daytime functioning scores were better in the SXB group compared with the No SXB group (all P < 0.001). HRQoL scores were better for the SXB group compared with the No SXB group for the SF-36 Physical Component (P = 0.016), Mental Component (P < 0.001), and all 8 subscales. Additionally, PROs were better for the SXB group for presenteeism, overall work and activity impairment, and risk of motor vehicle accidents (all P ≤ 0.001). Conclusion: Based on participants’ self-assessments, treatment regimens with SXB were associated with better outcomes than regimens not containing SXB across many PROs, including SQ, HRQoL, work and activities, and risk of traffic accidents. Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT02769780.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)380-388
Number of pages9
JournalSleep Medicine
Volume84
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2021

Keywords

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Health-related quality of life
  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Narcolepsy
  • Sodium oxybate
  • Work productivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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