Comparing home sleep tests to in-lab tests for diagnosing sleep apnea in children
Home sleep apnea testing compared to in-lab polysomnography for the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea in children
This study is looking at whether home sleep tests can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in kids, so families can avoid the hassle of overnight stays in a sleep lab.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906075 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) compared to traditional in-lab polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. The study aims to determine if HSAT can accurately diagnose OSA without the need for children to spend a night away from home, which can be challenging for families. By comparing the results of HSAT and PSG, the research seeks to establish whether HSAT can be a reliable alternative for pediatric patients. This could potentially improve access to diagnosis and treatment for children suffering from OSA.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0 to 21 years who are suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or are over the age of 21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more accessible and less disruptive method for diagnosing sleep apnea in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in adults have shown that home sleep apnea testing can yield similar outcomes to in-lab testing, but this approach has not been extensively tested in children.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cielo, Christopher Michael — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Cielo, Christopher Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.