Breathing easy at home: new study could let kids skip the sleep lab
NCT ID NCT05881031
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether children with medical complexity (ages 5-17) can safely start using a nighttime breathing machine at home instead of in a hospital sleep lab. The machine helps them breathe better at night, improving quality of life. Researchers will compare home starts to hospital starts to see which is safer and more practical.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Hospital for Sick Children
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G1X8, Canada
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