Evaluating sleep tracker accuracy in children
The Sweet Dreams Study - Accuracy of Sleep Trackers in Children
Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute · NCT06787378
This study is testing how accurate sleep trackers are for children aged 2 to 17 by comparing their results to a standard sleep test.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06787378 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of sleep trackers in children aged 2 to less than 18 years by comparing their data with results from polysomnography, the gold standard for assessing sleep quality. Participants will wear sleep trackers during their scheduled sleep tests at Arkansas Children's Hospital. The study will also gather information about the child's home environment, medical history, and conduct a brief physical exam. The goal is to determine how well these devices can measure sleep patterns in children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 2 to less than 18 years who are scheduled for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, or noisy breathing during sleep.
Not a fit: Patients with known sleep disorders or certain neurological and mental health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the reliability of sleep trackers, potentially leading to better sleep monitoring for children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying degrees of success in evaluating sleep tracker accuracy, but this specific approach in children is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 2 to \<18 years * All BMIs * Scheduled at PSDC for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, or noisy breathing during sleep. Exclusion Criteria: * Known diagnosis of sleep disorder * Neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy, etc.) * Autism spectrum disorder * Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder * Oppositional defiant disorder * Chronic kidney disease * Hormonal disease * Autoimmune diseases * Bleeding disorders * Chronic infections (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B) * Mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) * Liver disease (e.g. hepatitis) * Referral for evaluation of disorders other than obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, or noisy breathing during sleep. * Pre-existing medical conditions or medications as determined by the investigators to affect the outcomes of interest. * Refusal to authorize study investigators to access data from the polysomnography test conducted at the Arkansas Children's Hospital PSDC.
Where this trial is running
Little Rock, Arkansas and 1 other locations
- Arkansas Children's Hospital — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (RECRUITING)
- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eva C Diaz, MD — University of Arkansas
- Study coordinator: Eva C Diaz, MD
- Email: ecdiazfuentes@uams.edu
- Phone: 5013646056
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Sleep, sleep, accelerometer, polysomnography