Study tonsil cell changes in children with sleep apnea
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a lab method called single-cell sequencing to look at tiny cells from tonsil tissue in children. It compares children with obstructive sleep apnea to children without it, to better understand what’s happening in the throat and how it may relate to needing tonsil removal.
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Who can take part
- Your child is Chinese and age 6 to 11 years old
- Your child has habitual snoring (at least 3 nights per week) plus a sleep study result showing OSA (OAHI at least 1 per hour)
- Your child’s doctor recommends adenotonsillectomy (tonsil and adenoid removal) due to enlarged tonsils/adenoids
- Your child has not had prior surgery on the upper airway
- Your child does not have a genetic/syndrome condition, neuromuscular disorder, immune deficiency, metabolic syndrome, or craniofacial abnormalities
Quick eligibility check
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