Home sleep test could replace hospital stays for kids with sleep apnea

NCT ID NCT05516524

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a home sleep apnea test can accurately detect obstructive sleep apnea in children aged 5-12 who have already had their tonsils and adenoids removed. 62 children completed both a home test and an overnight in-lab sleep study. The goal was to see how well the home test results matched the standard lab test.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Home sleep apnea test (Nox A1 HSAT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could allow children to be tested for sleep apnea at home instead of in a hospital sleep lab, making diagnosis easier and less stressful.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 62 children. The home test may not be as accurate as the in-lab test, and results may not apply to all children or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Parasomnias sleep apnea syndrome sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SLEEP APNEA SYNDROMES SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP DISORDER SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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