Improving detection of sleep apnea in children
Evidence-based Detection of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This study is working on a friendly message for parents to help them understand their child's risk for obstructive sleep apnea, so more kids can get the care they need, especially those who might not have easy access to healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10685509 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the detection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children by developing a health communication message aimed at parents. The project will engage parents and healthcare providers to create a message that informs families about their child's risk for OSA. This message will be integrated into a computer decision support system that automates OSA screening and provides prompts to primary care providers. The goal is to increase the number of children who receive timely evaluations and management for OSA, particularly among underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who exhibit symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
Not a fit: Patients who do not exhibit symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and better management of obstructive sleep apnea in children, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted health communication can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea detection.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Honaker, Sarah Morsbach — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Honaker, Sarah Morsbach
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.