Assessing sleep-disordered breathing and cognitive function in children and young adults
Official title: Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Neurocognitive Assessment in Children and Young Adults
Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT04971850 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if better tests for sleep problems in kids and young adults can help us understand how those problems affect their thinking and learning.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2022 |
| Main results expected | February 2028 |
| Study ends | February 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04971850 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children and young adults aged 1 to 20 years who are suspected of having sleep-disordered breathing and are hospitalized for a sleep study.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant psychomotor retardation, severe agitation, or acute conditions that may interfere with PSG results may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve the screening and management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children and young adults by correlating psychological and neuropsychological test scores with results from polysomnography (PSG). Patients scheduled for a diagnostic PSG will undergo additional assessments and questionnaires to gather comprehensive data on their condition. The goal is to enhance the detection of SDB and understand its clinical impact on neurocognitive development. By validating simplified tools, the study seeks to optimize the identification of SDB in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better detection and management of sleep-disordered breathing, ultimately improving cognitive and developmental outcomes for affected children and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of correlating psychological assessments with PSG results is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing the understanding of sleep disorders in pediatric populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 1 to 20 years with a suspicion of SDB or a high-risk of SDB due to their pathology and hospitalized at Necker Hospital for a sleep study * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No social insurance * Significant psychomotor retardation * Cooperation not possible * Significant agitation * Acute condition and/or temporary drug treatments that may interfere with the results of PSG (upper or lower airway infection) * Patient under guardianship/curatorship
Where it's running
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Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades
Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brigitte Fauroux, MD, PhD — Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Study coordinator: Brigitte Fauroux, MD, PhD
- Email: brigitte.fauroux@aphp.fr
- Phone: 1 71 19 60 92
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.