Sleep apnea and dental crossbite in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at the link between sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and a narrow upper jaw (crossbite) in children ages 6 to 16. It may help understand if treating the jaw can improve sleep breathing.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 16 years old
- Your child must have a narrow upper jaw (orthodontic crossbite) or another type of dental issue like crowding or rotated teeth
- Your child and you (as a parent) must agree to take part in the study
- Your child must be covered by a health insurance plan
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