Early screening for sleep-disordered breathing in kids at the dentist

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, cross-sectional observational study conducted at a pediatric dentistry clinic to see if the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire can reliably screen for sleep-disordered breathing in children. Participants are 8–13 years old and are categorized as low- or high-risk based on PSQ scores, then compared using wearables that track sleep parameters and additional assessments from psychosocial questionnaires and craniofacial measurements. No intervention is given; the study purely observes and correlates screening results with objective sleep data collected over up to three weeks. The goal is to assess feasibility and accuracy of adding SDB screening to routine pediatric dental care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ages 8-13 years old
* American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I or II
* Ability to read and understand the English or Spanish language
* Ability to assent, with parent/legal guardian able to provide informed consent
* Access to a smartphone capable of supporting the wearable monitoring application

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of a craniofacial syndrome or condition known to significantly alter craniofacial morphology
* Prior diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing and/or obstructive sleep apnea
* History of adenotonsillectomy
* Prior or current orthodontic treatment
* Prior orthognathic surgery

Where it's running

• UNC Adams School of Dentistry
  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Parker Norman, DMD, ML — University of North Carolina Adam's School of Dentistry
• Study coordinator: Parker Norman, DMD, ML
• Email: parkern@ad.unc.edu
• Phone: 919-537-3956

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.