Actively Recruiting

Age: 3Years - 12Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT06850220

Observational Study on the Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Executive Function and Empathy Development in Children

Led by Children's Hospital of Soochow University · Updated on 2026-01-26

150

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

89 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study aims to investigate the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on executive function and empathy development in children aged 3-12 years. The study will compare the outcomes of different treatment approaches (surgical vs. pharmacological) in children with mild OSA and track the progression of cognitive and emotional functions over 12 months. The study will also explore potential EEG biomarkers for assessing neurological damage in OSA children.

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Official Title

Observational Study on the Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Executive Function and Empathy Development in Children

Who Can Participate

Age: 3Years - 12Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Children aged 3 to 12 years
  • Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea due to adenoid and/or tonsillar hypertrophy
  • IQ of 85 or above
  • Parental consent provided for participation
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Presence of other primary sleep disorders such as narcolepsy or restless leg syndrome
  • Developmental delay, epilepsy, or other neurological or metabolic disorders
  • Chronic diseases or history of head trauma

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Children's Hospital of Soochow University

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 215233

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Research Team

T

Tingyu Rong, Doctor

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

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Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

5

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