French version of the OSA-18 questionnaire validation
Official title: Validation of the French Version of the OSA-18 Questionnaire
Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT07136909 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a French version of the OSA-18 questionnaire is valid for measuring pediatric obstructive sleep apnea symptoms and their impact as reported by caregivers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron, Rhône) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 29, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 29, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 29, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07136909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 4 to 17 years hospitalized for polysomnography screening for suspected pediatric OSA whose caregivers consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose caregivers decline participation or whose clinical assessment determines the questionnaire is not applicable may not benefit from this validation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the validity of a French translation of the 18-item OSA-18 questionnaire, completed by parents during a routine hospitalization for overnight sleep studies in children aged 4 to 17. The goal is to determine whether the French version reliably captures OSA symptoms and their effects on the child’s daily life. Data are collected in a real-world clinical setting at a single center, with comparison to standard clinical assessments. The study does not test an intervention, but the questionnaire may be useful for monitoring treatment outcomes in future interventional work and routine practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If validated, the French OSA-18 could provide a reliable caregiver-reported tool to track symptom burden and the impact of treatment in French-speaking pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other language validations of the OSA-18 have shown utility in capturing caregiver-reported OSA impact, supporting the potential value of this French validation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children hospitalized in the Clinical Epileptology, Sleep Disorders, and Child Functional Neurology Department for polysomnography to screen for OSA, * Aged 4 to 17 years inclusive. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents and/or children object to participation in the study. * Subjects participating in another intervention research study with an ongoing exclusion period.
Where it's running
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Hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant
Bron, Rhône, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Patricia FRANCO, MD
- Email: patricia.franco@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04 27 85 60 52
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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.