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The IPAD Cohort Study: Insomnia and Positive Airway Pressure Adherence in Children and Adolescents

Recruitingn/aAges 8 Years - 18 YearsAllLena Xiao
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) is a treatment used to help people with sleep-disordered breathing, particularly those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device delivers pressurized air through a mask to keep the airways open during sleep, improving breathing and preventing interruptions in sleep. Studying how insomnia affects PAP adherence in children can help improve future treatments. However, no long-term studies have looked at this in children. Based on previous research, the investigators plan to conduct a study across multiple centers focusing on children with OSA starting PAP therapy. The study will explore how insomnia affects PAP adherence and how race and ethnicity play a role.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 8-18 years old 2. Obstructive apnea-hypopnea index โ‰ฅ 5/hour on baseline diagnostic polysomnogram (PSG) 3. Newly prescribed PAP therapy Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Developmental disability precluding ability to answer questionnaires
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What it tests

  • Positive airway pressure therapy
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Where

1 site
British Columbia Children's Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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