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Could a simple sleep monitor replace hospital tests for kids with autism?

NCT ID NCT07367022

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Lena Xiao Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a portable sleep monitor can accurately detect obstructive sleep apnea in children with autism spectrum disorder. Twenty children aged 6 to 18 will wear the portable device at the same time as their standard in-hospital sleep test. Researchers will compare results to see if the portable monitor is a reliable, less stressful alternative for diagnosing sleep apnea in this population.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Nox T3s portable sleep monitor
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simpler, at-home way to check for sleep apnea in children with autism, avoiding the need for an overnight hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The portable monitor may not be as accurate as the full in-lab test.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA)

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • British Columbia Children's Hospital

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada

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