Down Syndrome study: Oxygen
Official title Down Syndrome Obstructive Sleep Apnea
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06043440
What this study is testing
What is Oxygen?
This is an investigational treatment being studied to see if it helps improve memory and health in children with Down Syndrome who have sleep apnea. is designed to provide extra oxygen to the body during sleep to help support brain and heart function.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether extra oxygen during sleep improves memory. It also looks at how this affects other health and daily life measures.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a child with Down Syndrome and moderate to severe sleep apnea.
- What's involved
- You would use a device to get extra oxygen while you sleep. The team will check your memory and how you feel.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or what visits are needed.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Ages 5.0 to 17.9 years at the time of screening
- Children with OSA and obstructive apnea hypopnea index (OAHI) ≥5/hour.
- Absence of clinically significant hypoxia defined as oxygen saturation \<88% for 5 minutes or episodic desaturation to 60% as these levels would...
- Oxygen saturation nadir \>92% and
- Decrease in obstructive index \ 50% from screening PSG
You likely can't join if
- Current CPAP use with documented compliance(\> 4 hrs/ night; \> 70% of nights).
- Oxygen saturation \< 90% at rest during wakefulness.
- Chronic daytime or nighttime use of supplemental oxygen.
- Smoker in the child's bedroom.
- Unrepaired congenital heart disease.
- Moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension requiring treatment with oxygen and or pulmonary vasodilator.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ages 5.0 to 17.9 years at the time of screening
- Children with OSA and obstructive apnea hypopnea index (OAHI) ≥5/hour.
- Absence of clinically significant hypoxia defined as oxygen saturation \<88% for 5 minutes or episodic desaturation to 60% as these levels would otherwise identify children eligible to routinely receive oxygen.
- Oxygen saturation nadir \>92% and
- Decrease in obstructive index \ 50% from screening PSG
- Reaching an optimum oxygen flow which is defined as the flow that achieves the lowest level of AHI with maximum CO2 level less than 65 mmHg observed for 5 consecutive minutes and or an increase in CO2 by less than 15...
- Oxygen flow required does not exceed 3.0 LPM and does not exceed a FiO2 \> 40 %.
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures and available for duration of study.
- At baseline the participant attempts to perform the neuropsychological tests
- Current CPAP use with documented compliance(\> 4 hrs/ night; \> 70% of nights).
- Oxygen saturation \< 90% at rest during wakefulness.
- Chronic daytime or nighttime use of supplemental oxygen.
- Smoker in the child's bedroom.
- Unrepaired congenital heart disease.
- Moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension requiring treatment with oxygen and or pulmonary vasodilator.
- Unable to participate in a PSG.
- Individuals who develop alveolar hypoventilation with oxygen as previously defined.
- Other severe chronic diseases determined by their provider as making them poor study candidates.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in another study that may conflict with protocol requirements or confound results in this trial.
- Documented clinically significant untreated hypothyroidism
- Children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy who are candidates for adenotonsillectomy and parents agree to the surgery.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States; Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Norfolk, Virginia, United States and 1 more location. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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