Sleep study in Hong Kong children with cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares sleep patterns in children with cancer, children with other chronic illnesses, and healthy children. Researchers want to understand how cancer and its treatment affect sleep during hospitalization.
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Who can take part
- You are a child or adolescent (age not specified) currently hospitalized at Hong Kong Children's Hospital
- You must have a confirmed cancer diagnosis (such as leukemia, lymphoma, or a solid tumor) and be receiving active treatment like chemotherapy or radiation
- You or your parent/guardian can report on your sleep habits
- You must be of Chinese ethnicity
- You cannot have a known sleep disorder (like narcolepsy or sleep apnea), epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or severe cognitive impairment
- You cannot be in the intensive care unit
Quick eligibility check
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