Plain-English translation of NCT06452979 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are studying inflammation in the upper airways of children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. By collecting fluid samples from the nose and measuring blood pressure, the team hopes to identify which children are at higher risk of developing complications from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea affects children differently, and doctors need better ways to predict which children will have serious complications like high blood pressure. This study is exploring whether markers of inflammation in the nose and throat could serve as early warning signs.
You would visit the research center for evaluations including questionnaires, physical measurements, a sleep study overnight, a 24-hour blood pressure monitor, and collection of nasal fluid using special strips. Blood samples may also be taken. The study compares children with sleep apnea to healthy control children to see what differences exist in airway inflammation and how it relates to blood pressure.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
Hong Kong
~110 participants
Started
January 2023
Primary completion
December 2025
Age range
6 Years – 11 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.
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Central contact
Kate Ching Ching Chan, MD
Chinese University of Hong Kong