U.S., Aug. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07136909) titled 'Validation of the French Version of the OSA-18 Questionnaire' on Aug. 07.
Brief Summary: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by repetitive partial and/or total closure of the upper airway during sleep, inducing oxygen desaturation and sleep disturbance. Its prevalence in the pediatric population is 1-5%. In children, OSA can have negative consequences on the cardiovascular system and on the neurocognitive development. It is essential to diagnose OSA and to treat it efficiently.
The OSA-18 questionnaire assesses the symptomes of OSA in children and its repercussions. It is composed of 18 items scored on a Likert scale by ...