Restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in children with migraine and tension-type headache

RLS was observed significantly more frequently among children with primary headaches, particularly migraine, and was significantly associated with poorer sleep quality. RLS may act as a contributing factor in the relationship between migraine and sleep impairment. These findings highlight the importance of evaluating RLS and sleep disturbances during the clinical assessment of pediatric patients with recurrent headache.

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PeerJ
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2026-03-16
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https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20925
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Restless Legs Syndrome Research
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Restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in children with migraine and tension-type headache

Muhammet Gültekin Kutluk, Hicran Altın, Fatih Ay
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Restless Legs Syndrome Research
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Restless legs syndrome and sleep quality in children with migraine and tension-type headache

Muhammet Gültekin Kutluk, Hicran Altın, Fatih Ay
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Abstract

RLS was observed significantly more frequently among children with primary headaches, particularly migraine, and was significantly associated with poorer sleep quality. RLS may act as a contributing factor in the relationship between migraine and sleep impairment. These findings highlight the importance of evaluating RLS and sleep disturbances during the clinical assessment of pediatric patients with recurrent headache.

PeerJVol. 14
Antalya Bilim University (TR), Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR), Antalya IVF (TR), University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Restless Legs Syndrome Research
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