New guidelines aim to cut unnecessary tests for kids with Breath-Holding spells

NCT ID NCT06628271

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at new guidelines for diagnosing and managing breath-holding spells in children under 5 in southern Sweden. Researchers want to see if the guidelines safely reduce the need for extra tests like ECGs and blood work. They will also check if iron supplements help lessen the spells and what kind of support parents need. About 120 children will take part.

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Locations

  • BVC Bambino Hyllie

    RECRUITING

    Malmö, Sweden

  • BVC Bambino Lindängen

    RECRUITING

    Malmö, Sweden

  • BVC Bambino Mobilia

    RECRUITING

    Malmö, Sweden

  • Barn- och ungdomsmedicinmottagning Eslöv

    RECRUITING

    Eslöv, Sweden

  • Barn- och ungdomsmedicinmottagning Simrishamn, Capio närsjukhus

    RECRUITING

    Simrishamn, Sweden

  • Barnläkargruppen Sparta

    RECRUITING

    Lund, Sweden

  • Barnläkargruppen Sparta

    RECRUITING

    Malmö, Sweden

  • Capio Barnavårdscentral Kristianstad

    RECRUITING

    Kristianstad, Sweden

  • Familjecentralen Björken, BVC Sjöbo

    RECRUITING

    Sjöbo, Sweden

  • Lasarettet i Ystad

    RECRUITING

    Ystad, Sweden

  • Skåne University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lund, Sweden

  • Skåne University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Malmö, Sweden