Frequently Asked Questions

Once you arrive, you’ll fill out paperwork, and get changed into your preferred sleeping outfit. Our technician will then place painless sensors at different points of your body, which takes about half an hour. The sensors have long enough wires that you’ll be able to move about in your sleep as you normally would. The sensors, along with a video monitor, enable us to observe changes like eye movement, breathing patterns, heart rhythm, muscle movement and brain wave activity during different stages of sleep.

Some people do have skin sensitivity to these type of sensors. If you’ve had negative reactions in the past after tests such as an EKG, let our staff know.

The entire process takes 10 or fewer hours. Most patients arrive around 8 p.m., which allows for paperwork, changing into sleepwear, having the painless electrode placement done, and discussing the study with the technician. The majority of time will involve observation as you rest and sleep.

Preparation before the sleep study is minimal. Please don’t nap the afternoon of the study, have caffeine after lunch (this includes medicine with caffeine, chocolate, energy drinks, and of course tea and coffee), or drink alcohol at any point during the day.

No, the Sleep Clinic at Summit Center for Health provides parking facilities for our overnight patients, free of charge.

You’ll find us at 1 S210 Summit Ave, in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181.

Check with your insurance carrier, which most likely covers the procedure. Or ask our administrative staff for more information.

Don’t worry! Our administrative team is trained to handle all aspects of working with insurance companies. If you aren’t covered, we’ll talk you through your self-pay options.

If your child is age 13 or over and approved for the process, we are able to conduct sleep studies. We even have places for parents to stay overnight!

You don’t have to surrender your bedtime comforts! Feel free to bring your most comfortable pajamas, pillow, reading material, laptop, cell phone, snacks and toiletries.

Bring anything you normally take during the hours at which you will be with us. Just be sure to consult with your doctor if you’re unsure about your prescription medication, and let us know what you’ll be taking. Keep in mind, as well, that we don’t provide those medications or have the approval to administer prescribed injections, etc.

While you’re free to bring your favorite pillow and blankie, you certainly don’t need to. The Sleep Clinic provides a queen size bed with comfortable bedding. You’ll also be provided with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, towels and toiletries. We also have free WiFi and cable television.

We can’t guarantee valuables like jewelry or devices. If you’re concerned about losing or damaging valuables, it’s best to leave them at home.

Not at all! You’re free to sit up, watch the television that’s provided with your room, work on your laptop, check social media on your phone, or cuddle up with a good book. But we do turn off the lights around 11 p.m., to encourage sleeping. Remember -- the more time you’re actually asleep, the more data we will have to analyze.

We understand that you may have anxiety about “performing” by falling asleep while hooked up to sensors and being under observation. But the sleep clinic is designed to encourage sleep and comfort. For example, the sensors feature wires that allow for non-restricted movement.

Don’t worry -- we understand the need for nighttime bathroom breaks! The sensors disconnect easily, and the technicians can also assist if you need help to get around.

We’re simply there to monitor body movement and internal changes as you sleep. Evaluating these body functions allow us to diagnose any sleep disorders.

Sorry -- that’s one routine we can’t accommodate. Our facilities are smoke-free.

Yes, there’s nothing about the study that would make you groggy or disoriented. You should be done by 6 a.m. at the latest, but if you need to leave earlier, let our staff know. In either case, you’ll be able to drive yourself straight to work or home, with no issues.

The analysis process takes 10 to 14 days. The Sleep Clinic at Summit Center for Health’s pulmonologist analyzes the information and puts together a report, which is sent to your doctor. Usually, the physician who referred you for the sleep study will be in touch with you to discuss the results, but feel free to contact us if you’re unsure how to get the results.

The next steps will be determined by the results of your sleep test. If more evaluation is needed before a treatment can be determined, you will be contacted.

Just give us a call at (630) 282-6000, so we can help answer those questions and concerns.