Kids' sleep apnea may harm brain development, new study warns
NCT ID NCT06850220
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looks at how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects thinking skills and empathy in children aged 3 to 12. Researchers will compare surgery versus medication for mild OSA and track changes over 12 months. They will also use EEG to find brain signals linked to sleep apnea damage. The goal is to understand how OSA impacts children's development and which treatment works best.
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Children's Hospital of Soochow University
RECRUITINGSuzhou, Jiangsu, 215233, China
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how sleep apnea affects children's thinking and emotions, and guide better treatment choices.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not apply to all children with sleep apnea.
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