Home smartphone videos to detect obstructive sleep apnea in children
VIdeo Clips for Diagnostic Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children (VIDEO)
This project will test whether short smartphone videos recorded by parents can help spot moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in children ages 2–18 who are being referred for a sleep study.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 625 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Edmonton, Alberta and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06801366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study collects short home video clips recorded by parents of children aged 2–18 who have been referred for diagnostic polysomnography for suspected OSA. The clips will be reviewed and compared against in-laboratory polysomnography results and existing screening tools such as questionnaires and overnight oximetry to determine how well videos identify moderate-to-severe OSA. The study takes place at three Canadian tertiary pediatric centers and uses parent-recorded smartphone footage without altering clinical care. Enrollment excludes children with recent prior PSG-confirmed sleep-disordered breathing, suspected central sleep apnea, significant genetic syndromes, or other criteria that would confound video interpretation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children 2–18 years old referred for diagnostic polysomnography for suspected OSA whose parent or caregiver has access to a smartphone and can record short sleep videos in English or French.
Not a fit: Children unlikely to benefit include those with a prior PSG diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing within five years, those using PAP or with a tracheostomy, non-verbal children, those with genetic/congenital syndromes, or where caregivers lack smartphone access or the required language ability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help prioritize children for formal sleep testing and reduce delays or unnecessary referrals by providing a low-cost home screening tool.
How similar studies have performed: Using parent-recorded home videos for pediatric OSA screening is a relatively novel approach with only limited preliminary data suggesting promise and lacking large-scale validation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 2-18 years old * referred for diagnostic PSG to assess for OSA at their local tertiary care centre * parent/caregiver has access to mobile technology Exclusion Criteria: * previous diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing based on PSG in the last five years * unable to cooperate for PSG * clinician-suspected presence of central sleep apnea or central hypoventilation * genetic or congenital syndrome * non-verbal * use of PAP therapy or tracheostomy * parent/caregiver does not speak English or French
Where this trial is running
Edmonton, Alberta and 3 other locations
- Stollery Children's Hospital — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
- The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
- Montreal Children's Hospital — Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sherri Katz
- Email: skatz@cheo.on.ca
- Phone: (613) 737-7600
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.