Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS)

Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS)

Circadian rhythm disorder in which the main sleep period is advanced in relation to the desired clocktime, that results in symptoms of compelling evening sleepiness, an early sleep onset, and an awakening that is earlier than desired.

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