Portable sleep monitors for children with autism

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

Children with autism frequently have sleep problems but in-laboratory polysomnograms (PSGs) can be stressful, disruptive, and hard to access. This feasibility study will have participants wear a Nox T3s portable sleep monitor during their simultaneous overnight in-lab PSG to compare obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI) measurements. The team will calculate sensitivity, specificity, and correlation between the devices and collect caregiver questionnaires and interviews about preferences and tolerability. The aim is to see if portable monitoring could be a practical, less burdensome option or triage tool for diagnosing OSA in children with ASD.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children between 6 to 18 years of age, AND;
2. Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, AND;
3. Children who will be undergoing a polysomnogram (PSG) for the first time, AND;
4. Caregiver willing to complete questionnaires about child's sleep and behavior

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Children who are currently using respiratory therapy
2. Children who have previously completed a PSG
3. Caregiver unwilling to complete questionnaires about child's sleep and behavior

Where it's running

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

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lena J Xiao, MD MSc
• Email: lena.xiao@cw.bc.ca
• Phone: 604-875-2345

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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.