How sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids might affect a child's thinking skills and ability to understand others. It will help doctors learn if treating the sleep problem could also help with these skills.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
- Your child has an IQ of 85 or higher.
- You, as a parent, agree to let your child take part in the study.
- Your child does not have other sleep problems like narcolepsy or restless leg syndrome.
- Your child does not have developmental delays, epilepsy, other brain or metabolic disorders, long-term illnesses, or a history of head injury.
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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