Posterior crossbite and sleep apnea risk in children
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether children with a certain teeth alignment issue (posterior crossbite) are more likely to have sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep. If your child has this bite issue, participating could help us learn more about the connection.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Your child has a posterior crossbite (a misalignment of the back teeth).
- Your child does not have any genetic syndromes.
- Your child has not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before.
- Your child does not have chronic breathing or nervous system disorders.
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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