Inst. for Sleep
Clinical Database

Precision Data for
Human Rest.

We aggregate polysomnography data, validate commercial hardware, and build clinical-grade tools. No soft advice. Just hard metrics.

AWAKE REM / LIGHT DEEP (N3)
Avg N3 Latency: 45m Population Insomnia: 33% Gold Std PSG Acc: 98% Consumer Wrist Actigraphy Acc: 64-78% OSA Prevalence: 936M Global

Bridging the Gap Between Marketing & Polysomnography.

The average consumer wearable claims 90% accuracy in sleep staging. Independent clinical trials place that number closer to 64%. We exist to strip away the marketing layer. By aggregating peer-reviewed studies and analyzing hardware sensors, we provide unvarnished data on what works, what's a placebo, and when you need a doctor.

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Clinical vs. Consumer Accuracy Baseline

Measurement Type Gold Standard Consumer Device Mean Acc. Clinical Gap
Total Sleep Time (TST) Polysomnography (EEG) 85% - 92% +20 to 40 mins (Overestimation)
Deep Sleep (N3) Delta Waves (0.5-2 Hz) 60% - 68% Low agreement
REM Sleep EOG + EMG + EEG 65% - 75% Often conflated with Light (N1/N2)
Heart Rate Var. (HRV) ECG (rMSSD) 90% - 95% High agreement (during rest)

* Aggregate data compiled from 14 peer-reviewed validation studies (2020-2024). View full citations.

Diagnostic Calculators

Stop relying on generic advice. We've digitized standard clinical questionnaires and pharmacokinetic models. All tools run locally in your browser with transparent mathematical formulas.

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Sleep Efficiency Demo

480 minutes
390 minutes
Efficiency Output
81.2%
Clinical Target: > 85%

The Science of Sleep Stages & Cycles

Sleep is not a uniform state of rest. It is a highly structured physiological cycle governed by the circadian pacemaker (Process C) and homeostatic sleep drive (Process S). Clinical polysomnography divides sleep into specific stages, each serving distinct biological functions.

N3 (Deep / Slow Wave)

Characterized by high-amplitude, low-frequency delta waves (0.5-2 Hz). Crucial for physical restoration, immune function, and human growth hormone (HGH) secretion.

REM (Rapid Eye Movement)

Characterized by mixed-frequency EEG (similar to waking), muscle atonia, and rapid saccadic eye movements. Essential for memory consolidation and emotional regulation.

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Find an Accredited Sleep Center.

Not all sleep studies are equal. We maintain a database of AASM-accredited clinical facilities capable of full overnight polysomnography (Type I studies) rather than limited home testing.

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