Breath-holding Spells Study for Young Children
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at a common condition in young children called breath-holding spells. It aims to better understand how to manage these episodes, which can be scary but are usually harmless.
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Who can take part
- Your child is younger than 5 years old
- You live in Region Skåne, Sweden
- Your child is thought to have breath-holding spells (episodes where they stop breathing briefly)
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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