Tonsil and adenoid surgery for kids with mild breathing troubles during sleep
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at whether removing tonsils and adenoids can help improve spine curves in children who have mild sleep-disordered breathing. It may help prevent scoliosis from getting worse.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age between 6 and 15 years.
- Mild sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or pausing breathing during sleep) confirmed by a sleep study in the last 6 months.
- Enlarged tonsils (grade 2 or higher) and no reasons why surgery wouldn't be safe.
- Had an X-ray to check for scoliosis at your first visit.
- Bones are still growing (Risser sign 0-3) and spine curve is less than 40 degrees on X-ray.
- Parent and child agree to take part and follow the study plan.
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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