2005 Press Releases

Participants Sought for Restless Leg Syndrome Study Conducted at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Livingston, N.J. -- Physician researchers at The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center are embarking on a study of a common sleep disorder which affects
9 to 15 percent of general population. The debilitating condition, known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or Periodic Leg Movement Syndrome, often causes sleep deprivation, loss of productivity and, in some cases, loss of time at work as a result of persistent weariness. The Center is currently seeking participants for the study.

RLS is characterized by uncomfortable, unpleasant sensations or cramps in the legs that are temporarily relieved by movement of the legs. Symptoms usually worsen in evenings or night. If the kicking continues during sleep, it can also deprive the bed partner of restful sleep. Those exhibiting RLS can benefit from evaluation to determine the cause of the condition, which can vary from iron deficiency to a condition that requires medications.

If you believe you suffer from RLS and are interested in learning more about the study, please call Mangala Nadkarni, M.D., Medical Director of The Kazmir Center for Sleep Disorders at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, at (973) 322-6600. If patients meet the criteria for the study, further evaluation and management is free of charge and strictly confidential.

NOVEMBER 29, 2005

CONTACT: Samantha Anton (973) 322-9904

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