Sleep and Behavior in Children With Cleft Palate

University of Michigan82 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cleft palate repair increases the risk for obstructive sleep apnea in children and whether sleep apnea could explain learning and behavior difficulties that are often observed.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Cleft Palate

Interventions

PolysomnographyPROCEDURE

Overnight sleep studies will be performed on all children.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 15 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Previous cleft palate repair * Age 6-15 years Exclusion Criteria: * Other condition that impacts the interpretation of PSG or neurobehavioral assessments * Being treated for sleep apnea with CPAP

Locations (1)

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Severity of obstructive sleep apnea

Time frame: Within 24 hours of enrollment.

Secondary Outcomes

Hyperactivity scores

Time frame: Within 24 hours of enrollment.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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