Personalized surgery for sleep apnea in children with small tonsils
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a personalized surgical approach for children with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who have small tonsils. The goal is to see if tailored surgery improves their breathing during sleep and overall health.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 17 years old.
- Your child has moderate to severe sleep apnea, confirmed by a sleep study.
- Your child has small tonsils (grade 1+ or 2+ on exam).
- You are the primary caregiver and at least 18 years old.
- You can read and speak English or Spanish.
- Your child has not had their tonsils removed before and is healthy enough for surgery.
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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