Validation of a sleep questionnaire for children in Sweden
Validation of Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, a Multi-center Study in Sweden
This study is testing a sleep questionnaire to see if it can accurately identify sleep problems in children aged 18 months to 15 years who have breathing issues while sleeping.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Months to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala) |
| Trial ID | NCT06367400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to validate the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire among a Swedish cohort of children aged 18 months to 15 years who exhibit symptoms of obstructive sleep disordered breathing. The study will involve children referred to ENT clinics and will assess their sleep-related issues using the questionnaire. By gathering data from this specific population, the study seeks to ensure the questionnaire's reliability and effectiveness in identifying sleep disorders in pediatric patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 18 months to 15 years with symptoms of obstructive sleep disordered breathing who can communicate in Swedish.
Not a fit: Patients with craniofacial abnormalities, Down syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, or those who do not understand Swedish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully validated similar questionnaires for pediatric sleep disorders, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children with OSDB-symptoms referred to ENT-clinics * Age between 18 months and 15 years old. * Good knowledge of the Swedish language Exclusion Criteria: * Craniofacial abnormalities * Mb Down * neuromuscular disorders * do not understand swedish
Where this trial is running
Uppsala
- Akademiska hospital — Uppsala, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Isabella Sjölander
- Email: isabella.sjolander@uu.se
- Phone: 018-6110000
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.