U.S., May 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07600333) titled 'CPAP vs High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Treating Sleep Apnea in Children' on May 07.
Brief Summary: This study is looking at two different treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. OSA is a sleep condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, which can affect a child's health, behavior, learning, and quality of life.
Children with moderate-to-severe OSA who cannot be treated with surgery are often prescribed Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). CPAP uses a mask worn during sleep to deliver pressurized air and keep the airway open. Although CPAP is effective, many children have difficulty using...