Validation of a sleep questionnaire for children in Sweden
Official title: Validation of Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, a Multi-center Study in Sweden
Run by Uppsala University · NCT06367400 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Months to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Uppsala) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2034 |
| Registry record updated | April 16, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06367400 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with craniofacial abnormalities, Down syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, or those who do not understand Swedish may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have successfully validated similar questionnaires for pediatric sleep disorders, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Akademiska hospital
Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Isabella Sjölander
- Email: isabella.sjolander@uu.se
- Phone: 018-6110000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.