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Tongue tests could spot sleep apnea in kids without needles or scopes

NCT ID NCT06792045

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether simple tongue motor tests can predict where and how severely a child's airway is blocked during sleep. Researchers will assess tongue strength, mobility, and frenulum tightness in 48 children aged 6-17 who are scheduled for surgery to treat obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. The goal is to see if these non-invasive tests can replace or reduce the need for more invasive exams like sleep endoscopy.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive screening tool to help identify the cause of sleep breathing problems in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (48 children) that only looks at whether tongue tests match findings from a more invasive procedure. It does not test a treatment, so results may not change care directly.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 48 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Participants will be recruited during ENT consultations.

Ages

6 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 6 and 17 years old * Medical diagnosis of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing requiring surgical removal of tonsils (partial or total) and/or adenoids * Positive Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (8 or more positive responses) * Eligibility for surgical intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological, cardiac, or respiratory comorbidity other than obstructive sleep-disordered breathing * Previous surgery of the upper airway or oral cavity * History of or current head or neck cancer * Cranial, upper airway, or oral cavity malformation * Contraindication to performing endoscopy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Snoring

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obstructive sleep disordered breathing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, 1200, Belgium

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