SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE

This study looks at whether a home sleep apnea test is as accurate as the standard overnight sleep lab test for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in children aged 5 to 12. Researchers will also check if the home test helps doctors make the same treatment decisions and if familie…

This study compares two surgical approaches for children aged 3-17 who need their tonsils removed. One group gets standard tonsillectomy, the other gets an extra procedure called lateral pharyngoplasty. Researchers want to see if the extra step leads to less pain, better ability …

This study tests a new device (NPA-OSA) for adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP. The device is placed in the nose to keep the airway open during sleep. Researchers will check if it reduces breathing pauses and is comfortable to use. 20 participants…

This study looks at how sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep, affects blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 40 participants using continuous glucose monitors to see if sleep apnea causes more blood sugar swi…

This study tests a program called REPOSE, where a patient navigator helps families of children with sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea) overcome barriers to see a specialist. About 80 parents and their children (ages 2 to 12) will take part. The goal is to see if this s…

This study follows 82 children aged 8-18 who have obstructive sleep apnea and are starting positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Researchers want to see if insomnia makes it harder for kids to use the machine regularly, and whether race or ethnicity plays a role. The goal is to…