New wearable could make sleep apnea diagnosis easier for kids
NCT ID NCT05052216
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study is testing a wearable sensor that measures oxygen levels in the brain and limbs of children with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The sensor, called near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), is compared to standard sleep study techniques. Researchers hope it could lead to a simpler, point-of-care device for diagnosing and monitoring pediatric OSA. The study involves 120 children aged 3-12, with one overnight visit for healthy kids and two for those with OSA.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) wearable sensor
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simpler, more comfortable way to diagnose and monitor sleep apnea in children at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 120 participants, so the device may not prove accurate enough to replace standard sleep studies. It also requires overnight visits, which may not reflect real-world home use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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