Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by a persistent inability to fall asleep and wake at socially conventional times, with sleep onset typically delayed by two or more hours relative to desired schedules. Research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research has examined…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 10× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-4518 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by a persistent inability to fall asleep and wake at socially conventional times, with sleep onset typically delayed by two or more hours relative to desired schedules. Research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research has examined this condition from multiple perspectives, including investigations into how cultural characteristics and genetic factors interact to influence the prevalence of delayed sleep phase syndrome across different populations, specifically comparing Brazilian and Japanese adults. The journal has also explored broader connections between circadian rhythm regulation and sleep disorders, including studies on the endocannabinoid system's role in circadian rhythms and sleep regulation, which may offer insights into the biological mechanisms underlying phase delays. Additionally, research examining pediatric sleep disorders and potential comorbidities has contributed to understanding how delayed sleep phase disorder relates to the wider landscape of sleep pathology. This condition matters because the misalignment between internal circadian timing and external social demands can significantly impair academic performance, occupational functioning, and overall quality of life, making it an important focus for sleep medicine research and clinical intervention.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Sleep And Sleep Disorder Research (ISSN 2574-4518).

Journal editorial board
Dragos Octavian Palade · Romania Mauro Manconi · Switzerland Karim Sedky · United States

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