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Could a 3-Day steroid fix Kids' sleep apnea?

NCT ID NCT05638087

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a short course of the steroid dexamethasone can reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in children aged 2 to 10. Ten children with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea received either the drug or a placebo for three days. The goal was to see if the steroid could improve breathing during sleep and reduce related symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Dexamethasone (an oral steroid)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a short-term treatment to reduce sleep apnea severity in children without surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small trial (10 children) testing only a 3-day course. The effect may be minimal or temporary, and steroids have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1X8, Canada

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