Using positive airway pressure to treat sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

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What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children with Down syndrome. Given that children with Down syndrome often experience persistent OSAS even after standard treatments like adenotonsillectomy, this study aims to explore how PAP can improve their quality of life and neurobehavioral symptoms. Families of affected children will be interviewed to gather insights on their experiences and outcomes with PAP therapy. The findings will help inform a larger randomized controlled trial to assess the benefits of PAP in this specific population.

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Where this research is happening

• University of Miami School of Medicine
  Coral Gables, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Tapia, Ignacio Esteban — University of Miami School of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Tapia, Ignacio Esteban

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About this research

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