The study investigates executive function in children and adolescents with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) in China, aiming to identify influencing factors and evaluate treatment effects.
It finds that NT1 patients have significantly higher levels of daytime sleepiness, depression, anxiety, and sleep issues, leading to impairments in processing speed, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility but not in working memory.
The research highlights the correlation between sleep parameters and executive function, suggesting improvements in cognitive abilities after a short-term treatment, and stresses the importance of early neuropsychological assessments for NT1 patients.