Plain-English translation of NCT06609694 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a pilot study testing whether a portable oxygen concentrator (the Inogen device) works as well as traditional continuous oxygen flow for children with obstructive sleep apnea during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can be serious if untreated. The study wants to learn if the portable device is a safe and practical alternative to continuous oxygen for children.
Obstructive sleep apnea in children can be hard to treat, especially for kids with Down syndrome. While the portable oxygen device has been used in adults, doctors don't yet know if it's safe and effective for children. This study will help determine whether this treatment could be a good option for more children in the future.
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You would come to Cincinnati Children's Hospital or Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for two overnight sleep studies. During the first night, you would wear traditional continuous oxygen equipment while researchers monitor your sleep with special sensors. During the second night, you would use the portable oxygen concentrator instead. Each study takes one full night and involves wearing monitors that track your oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing patterns while you sleep.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 26, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Collaborators
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Enrollment target
~10 participants
Started
January 2023
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
5 Years – 17 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Suzie Hicks, BS
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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