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Dentists may soon screen kids for sleep apnea with a simple questionnaire

NCT ID NCT07581938

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple questionnaire given during a dental checkup can identify children at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea). Sixty children aged 8-13 will fill out the questionnaire and then wear a home sleep monitor for one night to measure their breathing and sleep quality. The goal is to see if dental offices can become a new place for early detection of sleep problems.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could make it easier for dentists to identify children who may have sleep apnea early, leading to faster treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (60 children). The screening tool may not be accurate enough, and results may not apply to all kids.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Apnea obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EARLY RISK SCREENING FOR SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING IN A DENTAL SETTING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING (SDB)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UNC Adams School of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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