Investigating how bladder voiding affects sleep in infants

Effects of Bladder Voiding on Sleep Architecture in Infants

NA · Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04317677

This study is testing if how often babies pee affects their sleep patterns to help improve sleep quality for infants aged 1 to 12 months.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages1 Month to 12 Months
SexAll
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon (other)
Locations1 site (Bron)
Trial IDNCT04317677 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study examines the relationship between bladder voiding and sleep patterns in infants aged 1 to 12 months. It aims to understand how bladder voiding may contribute to sleep fragmentation during both daytime and nighttime sleep. By analyzing a larger group of infants referred for sleep trouble screening, the study seeks to build on previous findings that suggested a link between bladder voiding and cortical arousal during naps. The goal is to provide insights that could improve sleep quality in infants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants aged 1 to 12 months who are experiencing sleep troubles and have been referred for screening.

Not a fit: Patients with significant neurological, endocrinal, or syndromic diseases, as well as preterm infants, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better management of sleep issues in infants, enhancing their overall sleep quality.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have suggested a link between bladder voiding and sleep disruption, but this study aims to explore this relationship in a larger cohort, making it a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Infants of both sex
* Age ≥1 month and ≤ 12 months
* Referred to the sleep unit for sleep trouble screening following ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event).
* Patients should benefit from appropriate insurance system
* Parents who have expressed a willingness to participate in the study, who have signed and dated the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Neurological, endocrinal or syndromic diseases :

  * Head and neck congenital malformations
  * Pierre Robin Syndrome
  * Trisomy
  * Achondroplasia
  * Prader Willy syndrome
  * Ondine syndrome
  * Cardiac diseases and malformations
* Weight \<2.5 kg
* Preterm babies (under 37 weeks of gestational age)

Where this trial is running

Bron

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Sleep

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.