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Sleep-disordered Breathing and Neurocognitive Assessment in Children and Young Adults

This study focuses on children and young adults with sleep-breathing problems, which can make it hard to sleep well. Sometimes, the usual sleep tests don't fully explain all the issues or how they connect to symptoms. This research aims to see if adding psychological and thinking-skill tests can give a clearer picture of how sleep-breathing problems affect memory, attention, and other brain functions. Researchers hope this will help improve how these conditions are spotted and managed. Children already having a routine sleep study at Necker Hospital might be asked to take part, with extra questionnaires and recordings during their stay.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Enrolment target

1,200

Start

02 Feb 2022

Estimated completion

01 Feb 2028

Sleep-disordered Breathing (SDB)

What is this study about?

This study is about understanding sleep-breathing problems (like sleep apnoea) in children and young adults. Currently, it can be tricky to figure out exactly how severe these problems are and how they affect a child, because the usual sleep tests don't always match up perfectly with what parents or doctors observe. Researchers are hoping to find better ways to identify these issues and understand their full impact.

The main goal is to see if different types of tests, such as those that look at how children think, learn, and behave (sometimes called 'neurocognitive' tests), can give us more clues. They want to check if the results from these thinking-skill tests match up with the results from the standard overnight sleep studies. If they do, it could mean that using these additional tests alongside a sleep study could help doctors get a more complete picture of a child's condition.

Ultimately, the study wants to improve how sleep-breathing problems are diagnosed and managed in young people. By finding simpler and more effective ways to assess these conditions, doctors could provide better care and support. It also aims to understand more clearly how these sleep issues affect a child's development and mental performance, as this isn't always fully understood.

Key takeaways

Aims to improve understanding of sleep-breathing problems in children.
Compares thinking/learning tests with standard sleep study results.
Involves children already having routine sleep studies at Necker Hospital.
Could help develop better ways to diagnose and manage these conditions.
Participation involves extra recordings and questionnaires during their existing hospital stay.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for children and young adults aged between 1 and 20 years old. To take part, they should already be scheduled to have a sleep study at Necker Hospital because their doctor suspects they might have sleep-breathing problems, or they have another health condition that makes them more likely to have these problems.

Parents or legal guardians will need to give their written permission for their child to be part of the study. Each participant must also have basic health insurance. We're looking for individuals who can cooperate with the tests and questionnaires, so significant agitation or difficulties with communication might mean someone isn't suitable.

Children who are very unwell, have a current infection that could affect their sleep study results, or are taking certain temporary medications will not be able to join. Also, if a child has a significant learning disability that would make the tests too difficult, they wouldn't be able to participate.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Is your child aged between 1 and 20 years old?
Is your child already scheduled for a sleep study at Necker Hospital?
Does your child have suspected sleep-breathing problems or a high risk for them?
Can your child cooperate with simple tests and questions?
Do you have social insurance for your child?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If your child takes part in this study, they will already be at Necker Hospital for a routine overnight sleep study. During this time, in addition to the standard sleep test, they will have some extra recordings done. They will also be asked to complete some questionnaires. These extra steps will happen during their hospital stay and will be carefully explained to you. There are no additional hospital visits required specifically for the study, beyond what is already planned for their sleep study. The total duration of your child's participation will be limited to the time they are in the hospital for their sleep study.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer the benefit of contributing to a better understanding of sleep-breathing problems in children, potentially leading to improved diagnosis and care for others in the future. There are no direct medical benefits for your child from participating. The risks are minimal, as the study involves extra questionnaires and recordings alongside their routine sleep study, with no new medications or invasive procedures. You are free to withdraw your child from the study at any time without giving a reason, and this will not affect their medical care.

Locations (1)

Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Verified postcode
Paris, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What are sleep-breathing problems?

These are conditions where a child's breathing is disrupted during sleep, like snoring loudly, gasping, or briefly stopping breathing.

What is a 'sleep study'?

A sleep study (polysomnography) is a test done overnight in a hospital that monitors breathing, heart rate, brain activity, and oxygen levels during sleep.

What are 'neurocognitive tests'?

These are special tests that look at different brain skills like memory, attention, problem-solving, and how quickly a child processes information.

Will my child get different treatment in the study?

No, your child will receive their standard medical care. This study just adds extra tests to understand their condition better.

Who is running this study?

The study is being carried out by researchers based at Necker Hospital.

How to find out more

Brigitte Fauroux, MD, PhD

brigitte.fauroux@aphp.fr 1 71 19 60 92 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.