Pulmonary Health in Children With Down Syndrome (NCT04398862) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pulmonary Health in Children With Down Syndrome
United States75 participantsStarted 2020-08-21
Plain-language summary
The goal of the study is to learn more about tests that can assess lung health in children with Down syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 3 to 18 years, inclusive, at time of consent
* Diagnosis of Down syndrome/trisomy 21 or mosaicism
* Able to walk
* Had a swallow study (video fluoroscopic swallow study or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) performed within 5 years of consent date
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or lactating
* Nonambulatory
* Have a tracheostomy or other known severe glottic or subglottic obstruction that would significantly affect the results of testing
* Have a significant acute respiratory illness, defined as treatment with steroids, antibiotics, or an increase in supplemental oxygen
* have a medical illness that would a)increase the risk the participate would incur by participating in the study, b) interfere with the outcomes of the study, or c) interfere with the performance of study participants
* Have a severe behavioral problem that would interfere with the performance of study procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.