SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING

This study tests a special ring and body sensor to see if they can accurately diagnose sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea. About 79 adults with suspected sleep apnea will wear the ring during a standard sleep lab test. The goal is to see if the ring's smart softwar…

This study aimed to see if an educational game called Yapouni could help children with sleep apnea feel better about using CPAP or NIV breathing machines at night. It planned to compare parents' and children's feelings about the machines between a group that got standard educatio…

This study looked at whether sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea) is linked to faster spine curve worsening in children with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers followed 405 children aged 6 to 15 with mild to moderate curves. They measured spine angles and sleep quality to…

This study looks at whether dopamine levels and certain genes are linked to sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea. About 100 adults with suspected sleep issues will have an overnight sleep test and a blood draw. The goal is to better understand what causes these conditions, …

This study looks at breathing problems during sleep in infants with myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. Researchers compare babies who had surgery before birth versus after birth to see if one group has fewer breathing issues. They also check how these breathing prob…

This study looks at sleep quality in 60 adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Researchers will measure how often patients have poor sleep and see if it's linked to their lung function, symptoms, and CT scan findings. The goal is to better under…

This study aimed to see if giving extra oxygen at night could improve blood sugar control in people living at high altitudes who have sleep breathing problems. It was designed for permanent residents of Puno, Peru, but was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled. The goal…