Using infrared thermal imaging to diagnose sleep breathing disorders in children
Evaluation of Infrared Thermal Imaging in Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome in Children
State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease · NCT05830227
This study is testing if infrared thermal imaging can help diagnose sleep breathing problems in children aged 2 to 14 without using radiation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangdong, Uangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT05830227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of infrared thermal imaging in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) in children aged 2 to 14. Participants are categorized into groups based on the severity of their sleep-disordered breathing symptoms, and various assessments, including infrared imaging and traditional radiographs, are conducted. The study aims to analyze the correlation between infrared imaging results and established diagnostic parameters, providing a non-invasive and radiation-free method for assessing airway inflammation and function in children. The ultimate goal is to enhance the diagnostic process for OSAHS in pediatric patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 2 to 14 who exhibit symptoms related to sleep-disordered breathing.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital abnormalities of the nose and throat, craniofacial deformities, neuromuscular dysregulation, or a history of adenoid and/or tonsillectomy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a more accurate and non-invasive diagnostic method for OSAHS in children, improving early detection and treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of infrared thermal imaging in this context is relatively novel, previous studies have suggested its potential in reflecting airway inflammation, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 2 to 14 with SDB related symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * 1) Congenital abnormalities of the nose and throat or airway; 2) craniofacial deformity 3) Neuromuscular dysregulation 4) History of adenoids and/or tonsillectomy.
Where this trial is running
Guangdong, Uangdong
- Lijun Zeng [lzeng] — Guangdong, Uangdong, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lijun Z [lzeng], visiting staff
- Email: 865391757@qq.com
- Phone: 13450360939
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.
Conditions: Infrared-thermal-imaging