Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula for Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center40 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) is effective as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) compared to continues positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatments in children and to compare their adherence and compliance.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Interventions

HHHFNCDEVICE

After the treatment with CPAP fails, the participants will use HHHFNC as a treatment for OSAS.

CPAPDEVICE

CPAP, as a first line treatment in OSAS.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMax age: 16 Years

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Inclusion criterias: * Age: 0-16 years old. * Refered for treatment with non invasive ventilation. * Diagnosed with OSAS and AHI\>=5 There are no exclusion criteria

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Average hours per night and per week using HHHFNC .

Time frame: One year

Average hours per night and per week using CPAP.

Time frame: One year

Secondary Outcomes

Apnea hypopnea index (AHI)

Severity of sleep apnea using AHI.

Time frame: One year

Pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) score

Obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders using PSQ score

Time frame: One year

Central Contacts

Keren Armoni-Domany, Dr.

CONTACT

+972-3-6974614 domany@gmail.com

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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