Test a breathing study plan for kids with sleep apnea after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies how to improve outcomes for children who still have obstructive sleep apnea after having their tonsils and adenoids removed. It uses computer modeling (based on breathing/airflow) and may include a special breathing gas during testing in some parts of the study.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 3 and 18 years old (some parts focus on ages 5–18).
- Still have moderate to severe sleep apnea even after adenotonsillectomy (breathing pauses per hour must be over 5).
- Have signs or suspicion of a blockage in the upper airway (for example, enlarged tissue, a small jaw, or a large tongue relative to the airway).
- Have already tried CPAP without enough success, or your family chooses surgery without a CPAP trial.
- Need surgery for sleep apnea based on the surgeon’s assessment.
- Not have metal braces/metal rods, and be able to safely receive any required sedative.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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