Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) is an independent organization founded, directed and managed by expert medical, research and technology professionals dedicated to all aspects of sleep medicine and healthy sleep. Located in St. Louis, MO, CSI is a full-service sleep center equipped and staffed to recognize, diagnose and treat all sleep-related issues. Clayton Sleep Institute is leading the exploration and development of tools, equipment and processes necessary to better identify and treat sleep issues.

Founder

Dr. Joseph Ojile founded and currently serves as CEO of the Clayton Sleep Institute. He is also the founder and co-course master for Midwest Updates in Sleep Medicine, a national CME (continuing medical education) program, and the President of Alliance Inpatient Management and Caduceus Corporation. He is the Medical Director of Sleep Services at St. Anthony’s Medical Center and serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Saint Louis University Department of Internal Medicine Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Additionally, he is a member of the Advisory Commission for Registered Physician Assistants by gubernatorial appointment, as well as the Corporate Medical Director of Inpatient Management, Inc.<ref>http.claytonsleepinstitute.comindex.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=22.</ref>

<br />In a recent interview he said “there’s an association between [poor, inadequate] sleep and obesity,” which more than 60 newspapers covered, including the Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Fort Worth Star Telegram. He was also quoted in the March 5, 2007 issue of USA Today in an article about the positive benefits of taking naps.<ref>Painter, Kim"Wake up to nap time." USA TODAY (2007)</ref>

Facilities

The Sleep Clinics

The Sleep Clinics are owned and managed by CSI, to diagnose patients with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. Patients stay overnight in the Sleep Clinic’s comfortable and supportive environment where their sleep is properly monitored and measured by specialists using state-of-the-art technology. "Most disorders are treatable, and usually we can put people back to sleep," said Mark Muehlbach, clinical director of the Clayton Sleep Institute. <ref>http://www.stlcommercemagazine.com/archives/march2007/healthcare.html</ref>

The Insomnia Center

The Insomnia Center at CSI is the only independent insomnia clinic in the United States, and one of few independent medical clinics in the country that addresses insomnia in all its complexity. The Insomnia Center is on the national forefront of insomnia diagnosis and treatment with a strong patient focus. The Institute is focused on helping patients achieve better health through better sleep.

<br />Ojile “wanted to move away from the ‘encumbrance’ of a large institution. He wanted to create an independent sleep institute that would advance research, educate the community and treat patients.” <ref>Painter, Kim"Wake up to nap time." USA TODAY (2007)</ref>

<br />"When we want to do projects, we want to be able to move extremely rapidly," said Ojile. "This has given us the ability to do that." The institute also doesn't look like a hospital. The atmosphere is spa-like, with candles on the walls, dimmed lights and floral scents wafting through the office. "It is a boutique hotel experience with cutting-edge science," said Ojile. <ref>Painter, Kim"Wake up to nap time." USA TODAY (2007)</ref>

The Research Center

The Research Center designs and directs key research in sleep medicine and has been awarded dozens of research projects by medical device and pharmaceutical companies, the federal government and notable health foundations. The Research Center conducts both investigator-initiated research in response to current scientific trends in the field of sleep medicine, as well as industry/pharmaceutical driven research. <ref>"Research." Clayton Sleep Institute. Clayton Sleep Institute.</ref> For all studies, The Research Center ensures quality of research and science by obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals prior to pre-study activities. These approvals include submissions to the Federal Drug Administration when necessary and to an Institutional Review Board. <ref>www.claytonsleepinstitute.com</ref>

The Midwest Updates in Sleep Medicine

Clayton Sleep Institute coordinates and hosts Midwest Updates in Sleep Medicine (Updates) on topical sleep medicine and sleep disorder topics. The faculty features national leaders in sleep medicine and the conference attracts attendance by physicians, psychologists and healthcare professionals. Continuing medical education accreditation is an additional benefit of the quality curriculum offered at each annual conference. Each attendee can receive up to 8.25 credit hours. Updates is an annual symposium that began in 2003 under the co-direction of Joseph Ojile, M.D. and George Mutuschak, M.D. Their goal was to advance the science of sleep medicine by creating a platform for clinicians and researchers to share findings. They also work to provide a forum for outstanding leaders to educate medical professionals about important advancements in sleep medicine. Updates is intended for all medical professionals who have an interest in sleep medicine, no matter their area of specialty. <ref>www.claytonsleepinstitute.com</ref> People who may be interested in attending include:
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