How insomnia affects PAP use in children and teens with obstructive sleep apnea.

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 multicenter observational cohort will follow 82 children aged 8–18 with obstructive sleep apnea who are newly prescribed PAP therapy at two Canadian pediatric hospitals. Participants will complete insomnia and sleep questionnaires and have objective PAP usage data collected over time to measure adherence. The study will analyze whether insomnia symptoms predict lower PAP use and whether race or ethnicity influence adherence patterns. The longitudinal design is intended to clarify temporal relationships between insomnia and PAP adherence in pediatric patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children aged 8-18 years old
2. Obstructive apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 5/hour on baseline diagnostic polysomnogram (PSG)
3. Newly prescribed PAP therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

1\) Developmental disability precluding ability to answer questionnaires

Where it's running

• British Columbia Children's Hospital
  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lena J Xiao, MD, MSc — Provincial Health Services Authority British Columbia
• Study coordinator: Lena J Xiao, MD MSc
• Email: lena.xiao@cw.bc.ca
• Phone: 6048752345

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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.