Plain-English translation of NCT07195253 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why infants with Down syndrome often have sleep-related breathing problems, and whether simple tests of sucking ability could help doctors spot these issues early. The study will use standard sleep monitoring equipment and observations of how your baby sucks to see if there's a connection between mouth function and breathing difficulties during sleep.
Sleep breathing problems are very common in babies with Down syndrome and can affect brain development and heart health if not caught early. Most hospitals don't have easy access to the gold-standard breathing test, so this research aims to develop simpler screening methods that could be used right from infancy to catch and treat these problems sooner.
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Your infant will undergo a standard sleep study where sensors are placed on the skin to monitor breathing, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns while your baby sleeps naturally — this typically takes one night. Researchers will also observe and record your baby's sucking ability during the visit. The entire process is non-invasive and designed to be comfortable for your infant.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Hospices Civils de Lyon
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
April 2026
Primary completion
April 2028
Age range
5 Months – 6 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
Patricia PF FRACO, MD, PhD
Hospices Civils de Lyon
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