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Dentists may soon screen kids for sleep apnea with a simple questionnaire

NCT ID NCT07581938

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple questionnaire given during a dental checkup can identify children at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (like sleep apnea). Sixty children aged 8-13 will fill out the questionnaire and then wear a home sleep monitor for one night to measure their breathing and sleep quality. The goal is to see if dental offices can become a new place for early detection of sleep problems.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could make it easier for dentists to identify children who may have sleep apnea early, leading to faster treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (60 children). The screening tool may not be accurate enough, and results may not apply to all kids.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will enroll children aged 8-13 years receiving care at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. Participants will be classified into low-risk or high-risk groups for sleep-disordered breathing based on parent-reported Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire scores (\<0.33 vs ≥0.33).

Ages

8 to 13 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 8-13 years old * American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I or II * Ability to read and understand the English or Spanish language * Ability to assent, with parent/legal guardian able to provide informed consent * Access to a smartphone capable of supporting the wearable monitoring application Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a craniofacial syndrome or condition known to significantly alter craniofacial morphology * Prior diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing and/or obstructive sleep apnea * History of adenotonsillectomy * Prior or current orthodontic treatment * Prior orthognathic surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Apnea obstructive sleep apnea syndrome sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Early risk screening for sleep disordered breathing in A dental setting Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UNC Adams School of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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