How obstructive sleep apnea affects thinking and empathy in children

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 prospective observational cohort at the Children's Hospital of Soochow University follows children aged 3–12 with OSA caused by adenoid and/or tonsillar hypertrophy. Participants are grouped by disease severity (mild, moderate, severe) and by treatment choice (surgical or pharmacological) and are assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Outcomes include behavioral tests of executive function and empathy, parent-reported questionnaires, and EEG recordings to explore potential biomarkers of neurological injury. The goal is to inform treatment decisions for mild OSA and identify EEG patterns linked to cognitive or emotional changes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 3-12 years.
* Diagnosed with OSA due to adenoid and/or tonsillar hypertrophy.
* IQ ≥ 85.
* Parental consent for participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other primary sleep disorders (e.g., narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome).
* Developmental delay, epilepsy, or other neurological/metabolic disorders.
* Chronic diseases or history of head trauma.

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital of Soochow University
  Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tingyu Rong, Doctor
• Email: tyrong@suda.edu.cn
• Phone: +8615335273857

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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.