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Home Apnea Testing in CHildren Trial

United States317 participantsStarted 2023-03-29

Plain-language summary

This clinical trial will compare home sleep apnea testing with the gold standard in-lab polysomnography in terms of 1) accuracy, 2) therapeutic decision-making, and 3) parent/child acceptability in children referred for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female children age 5-12 years old inclusive * Referred for diagnostic PSG at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Sleep Laboratory for evaluation of OSA as part of clinical care * Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent. Exclusion Criteria: * Children without Down syndrome who have had a PSG within 3 years of enrollment * Children with Down syndrome who have had a PSG within 1 year of enrollment. * Children with a history of hypoventilation or hypoxemia or who require supplemental oxygen or positive airway pressure during sleep * Children with a tracheostomy or tracheocutaneous fistula * Children who live in a facility without their parent

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.

What they're measuring

Proportion of participants with diagnosis of OSA on both HSAT and PSG

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05382754

SponsorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

Contact for this trial

Christopher M Cielo, DO

2674265748 cieloc@chop.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.