Comparing oxygen delivery methods for children with sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to give oxygen to children aged 5-17 who have obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep). It aims to see if a demand oxygen delivery system works better than standard care. This could help children with Down syndrome who often have untreated sleep apnea.
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Who can take part
- Be between 5 and 17 years old (with or without Down syndrome)
- Have obstructive sleep apnea with a specific severity score (between 5 and 40 events per hour)
- Not have dangerously low oxygen levels when awake or during sleep
- Not currently using a CPAP machine regularly (more than 4 hours a night, most nights)
- Be able to participate in an overnight sleep study (polysomnogram)
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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