Somnus Sleep Clinic is a six bed, free-standing, privately owned sleep disorders center that is fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Centrally located in the Jackson, MS metro area, Somnus provides services to patients throughout Mississippi.

Somnus Sleep Clinic specializes in Phase II, III and IV clinical research trials involving sleep disorders or polysomnography. The medical director's clinical practice includes a large number of patients that would be ideal for studies investigating obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia or narcolepsy.

We have experience and interests in the following areas:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Polysomnography
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• Home Oximetry
• Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
• Obesity
• Bariatric Surgery

All patient rooms are designed and decorated to enhance the comfort of patients / participants. The center also boasts the very latest technology in polysomnographic testing equipment including the use of wireless polysomnographic systems. Somnus Sleep Clinic was the nation’s first clinical location to implement the use of wireless polysomnography.

Michael Rack, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Eligible, Psychiatry

Melissa Lawson, BS, RPSGT
Robin Whatley, BSN, RN
Gregg Taylor, MBA

Mississippi offers a uniquely diverse population from which to draw participants. The three county area in which Somnus Sleep Clinic is centered has a population of approximately 450,000 people.

A central IRB will be utilized.

For more information, please contact:

Michael Rack, M.D.
Medical Director
Somnus Sleep Clinic
1006 Treetops Blvd., Suite 102
Flowood, MS 39232 USA
Phone: 601-939-1808
Fax: 601-939-3828
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Last updated on February 19, 2008

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