Dentists may soon screen kids for sleep apnea with a simple questionnaire
NCT ID NCT07581938
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
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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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UNC Adams School of Dentistry
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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