Baby's suck may reveal sleep apnea risk in down syndrome

NCT ID NCT07195253

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at 30 six-month-old infants with Down syndrome to see if their sucking patterns are linked to the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers will measure sucking bursts and compare them to sleep study results. The goal is to find a simple way to screen for OSA early, potentially using a special pacifier.

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 lead to simple, non-invasive screening tools for sleep apnea in infants with Down syndrome, using sucking patterns.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (30 infants) that only looks for relationships, not treatments. Results may not apply to all infants or lead to a proven screening method.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Down syndrome obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DOWN SYNDROME (TRISOMY 21) OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service d'épileptologie clinique, des troubles du sommeil et de neurologie fonctionnelle de l'enfant
RECRUITING

Bron, 69500, France

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