Understanding how common sleep apnea is in adolescents
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Among Adolescents in the General Population
This study is trying to find out how common sleep apnea is among teenagers aged 12 to 16 by looking at their sleep habits and health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 740 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sha Tin) |
| Trial ID | NCT03895775 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents aged 12 to 16 years. It will utilize a cross-sectional, population-based approach, recruiting participants from randomly selected schools. Each participant will complete sleep-related questionnaires, undergo anthropometric measurements, and have home polysomnographic monitoring to assess their sleep patterns and associated health risks. The study seeks to fill the gap in existing research by providing a more representative sample of the adolescent population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12 to 16 years who can provide informed consent and assent.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone upper airway surgery or are currently receiving treatment for OSA will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and identification of sleep apnea in adolescents, potentially improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on OSA in children and adults, this study is novel in its focus on a representative adolescent population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents aged 12-16 years 2. Written informed consent from parents and assent from participants available Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previously undergone upper airway surgery or currently receiving treatment for OSA 2. Craniofacial anomalies 3. Unable to speak or read Chinese
Where this trial is running
Sha Tin
- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong — Sha Tin, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Albert M Li, MD — Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Chun T Au
- Email: junau@cuhk.edu.hk
- Phone: +85235052917
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.