When most people think of a sleep study, they picture spending the night in a clinical room while connected to several sensors. Trying to fall asleep in an unfamiliar environment can be difficult. For many patients—especially seniors, children, and people with special needs—the experience may also feel intimidating or impractical.
But what if you could undergo the same comprehensive, gold-standard sleep study in the comfort of your own bedroom?
At CPAP and Sleep Disorder Clinic, you can have a Level 1 sleep study at home. Here is how the service works and what you can expect during the procedure.
What Is a Home-Based Level 1 PSG?
A Level 1 polysomnogram (PSG) is the most comprehensive type of sleep diagnostic test available. It simultaneously monitors several physiological functions, including:
- Brain waves
- Eye movements
- Muscle activity
- Heart rhythm
- Breathing patterns
- Blood oxygen levels
- Other sleep-related parameters
These measurements help doctors accurately diagnose sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Traditionally, patients undergo this test inside a sleep clinic. However, CPAP and Sleep Disorder Clinic can bring the complete Level 1 PSG setup directly to your home, including the equipment and sleep technologists.
As a result, your medical team can collect comprehensive diagnostic data while you sleep in a familiar and comfortable environment.
How Does a Level 1 Sleep Study at Home Work?
The home-based Level 1 PSG process is simple and carefully coordinated.
Step 1: Book Your Appointment
Complete our STOP-BANG Sleep Questionnaire. After you submit your answers, our team will review your responses and contact you to discuss the next steps.
You may also book by calling or messaging the contact numbers listed below.
Step 2: Confirm Your Schedule
Once you set your appointment, our team will call or message you to confirm the date and time. We will also explain what you need to prepare before the study.
Step 3: Our Team Comes to Your Home
On the night of your appointment, two licensed sleep technologists will arrive at your home with the equipment needed for the procedure.
Step 4: Equipment Setup and Overnight Monitoring
Our technologists will prepare their monitoring station outside your bedroom and attach the required sensors. They will then monitor you throughout the night, following the same process and procedures used during an in-clinic Level 1 PSG.
Step 5: Receive Your Results
After the study, our sleep doctors will analyze the collected data. You can expect your results within six to seven business days.
What Equipment Will Our Team Bring?
Our team will arrive with everything required to conduct a complete Level 1 PSG, including:
- Titration device
- LAN cables
- Monitoring laptop
- Sensors and other monitoring equipment
You do not need to provide any medical equipment. Simply prepare your bedroom and get ready for a good night’s rest.
Benefits of a Home-Based Level 1 PSG
1. Sleep in Your Own Environment
One of the greatest advantages of a Level 1 sleep study at home is the comfort of sleeping in your own bed.
As our clinical team explains:
“Patients may feel more comfortable and less like they are undergoing a diagnostic test when the study takes place in their own home.”
Your own pillows, bed, and familiar surroundings can make a meaningful difference. This may be especially helpful if you find it difficult to sleep in unfamiliar places.
2. Receive the Same Comprehensive Monitoring
Patients often ask whether a home-based study can provide the same comprehensive monitoring as an in-clinic procedure.
Our clinical team explains:
“A home-based Level 1 sleep study follows the same process and procedures as a study conducted in the clinic.”
Our technologists monitor the same essential parameters in your home. Therefore, you can receive comprehensive overnight monitoring without staying at the clinic.
3. Get Monitored by Two Technologists Throughout the Night
A Level 3 home sleep apnea test generally does not include real-time, overnight monitoring by an on-site technologist.
In contrast, our home-based Level 1 PSG includes two licensed sleep technologists who monitor the procedure throughout the night. They remain available to check the signals, address equipment concerns, and help keep the study running properly.
4. Avoid Difficult or Unnecessary Travel
A home-based Level 1 PSG may be especially helpful for:
- Senior citizens who find traveling or sleeping away from home difficult
- Pediatric patients who feel more comfortable in their own bedrooms
- Patients with special needs who require a familiar and controlled environment
- Patients who value greater privacy and convenience
Because our team brings the service to you, eligible patients can receive comprehensive sleep monitoring without traveling to the clinic for an overnight stay.
What Should You Prepare at Home?
Before our team arrives, please prepare the following:
- Two chairs and one table for the technologists’ monitoring station outside the bedroom
- A bed reserved for the patient throughout the sleep study
Only the patient should stay on the bed during the procedure. Our team will prepare the medical equipment and handle the remaining setup.
Where Is the Service Available?
Our home-based Level 1 PSG service is currently available in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
If you live outside these areas, please contact our team. We will check your location and discuss the most suitable options available to you.
How Much Does a Home-Based Level 1 PSG Cost?
The price of a home-based Level 1 PSG is similar to the cost of our in-clinic service. However, an additional transportation fee may apply depending on your location.
Please contact our team to request the exact price and transportation quote for your area.
How to Book
Complete our STOP-BANG Sleep Questionnaire. Once submitted, our team will review your responses and contact you to assist with the next steps.
You may also contact us directly:
- Landline: (02) 8817-5759
- Mobile: 0947-462-6521
- Mobile: 0956-450-8100
- Email: info@cpapsleepclinic.ph
Clinic address: Unit 409 Lane T, Avida Cityflex SOHO Tower, 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
A Final Word From Our Clinical Team
If you are unsure whether a home-based sleep study can provide comprehensive results, remember that our team follows the same Level 1 PSG process and monitoring procedures used in the clinic.
At CPAP and Sleep Disorder Clinic, we believe every patient deserves access to quality sleep care, regardless of age, mobility, or comfort level in a clinical environment. Our home-based Level 1 PSG service allows us to bring that care directly to eligible patients.
You deserve to sleep well, and we are here to help make that possible—wherever you are.