Comparing two breathing devices for sleep apnea in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two common breathing devices used to treat sleep apnea in children: CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula. It aims to see which one works better, which may help your child sleep and breathe easier.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 18 years old.
- Your child has moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, with a sleep study (within the last 6 months) showing an apnea-hypopnea index of 5 or higher.
- Your doctor has already decided that CPAP is a usual part of their care.
- Your child has not used CPAP or high-flow nasal cannula for sleep apnea in the last 12 months.
- Your child does not have central sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure, or other conditions requiring certain ventilatory support.
- Your child does not have a history of pneumothorax (collapsed lung) or uncontrolled reflux, vomiting, or oral secretions.
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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