Home sleep testing for kids with suspected sleep apnea
Official title: Home sleep apnea testing compared to in-lab polysomnography for the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea in children
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11396287 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric study will test whether home sleep tests can reliably replace in-lab sleep studies for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $536,613 |
| NIH project number | 5R33HL162839-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11396287 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children and adolescents who may have obstructive sleep apnea and require diagnostic testing.
✕Less likely to help
Children who require diagnosis methods not addressed by HSAT or have conditions making HSAT unsuitable.
What this research studies
Kids with suspected obstructive sleep apnea currently undergo in-lab sleep studies that require staying at a facility. This project compares at-home sleep tests to standard lab tests to see which better guides treatment decisions for children. The researchers will measure how accurately home tests detect sleep apnea and how well results align with lab results when choosing therapies. If home testing works well, families could have a more convenient, comfortable and potentially quicker evaluation option. The study is milestone-driven and aims to provide evidence that could change clinical practice for pediatric sleep disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children could be diagnosed and treated more conveniently and with less need for overnight hospital visits.
How similar studies have gone: Adult studies show HSAT can be effective; this pediatric trial is designed to establish similarly robust data for children.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.