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Balikesir University Study Links Panic Disorder to Sleep Quality

4/12/2026

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A Balikesir University study enrolled 81 patients aged 18–65 with panic disorder diagnosed via structured interviews and assessed sleep quality and cognitive functions, finding significant differences.
Participants received routine clinical care, including SSRIs and SNRIs, with no experimental interventions.
Researchers used non-parametric statistical methods and conducted a sensitivity analysis excluding night-shift workers, which yielded consistent results.
Ethical approval was obtained, and procedures followed established guidelines to protect participant confidentiality.

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Story summary

A Balikesir University study enrolled 81 patients aged 18–65 with panic disorder diagnosed via structured interviews and assessed sleep quality and cognitive functions, finding significant differences.
Participants received routine clinical care, including SSRIs and SNRIs, with no experimental interventions.
Researchers used non-parametric statistical methods and conducted a sensitivity analysis excluding night-shift workers, which yielded consistent results.
Ethical approval was obtained, and procedures followed established guidelines to protect participant confidentiality.