Jaw shape may predict sleep apnea risk in kids, new study hopes to find out
NCT ID NCT07009535
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will enroll 20 children with a narrow upper jaw to see if their jaw shape is linked to sleep apnea. Researchers will use a home sleep monitor to measure breathing pauses during sleep and compare that to dental X-rays and exams. The goal is to understand how jaw development and sleep-disordered breathing are connected in growing kids.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help dentists and doctors identify children at risk for sleep apnea based on jaw shape, leading to earlier treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 20 children. It is not testing a treatment, so it cannot prove that jaw expansion helps sleep apnea.
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Unit of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatrics - University of Pavia
Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy