Sleep study on insomnia and mask use in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how insomnia affects how well children and teenagers use their breathing mask (PAP therapy) for sleep apnea. It aims to find ways to help kids stick with their treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 8 and 18 years old.
- Your child has sleep apnea with at least 5 breathing pauses per hour during a sleep test.
- Your child has just been prescribed a breathing mask (PAP machine) for sleep apnea.
- Your child does not have a developmental disability that makes it hard to answer survey questions.
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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