Clinical Trials

Is your child an individual with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea? This study is examining whether a combination medication therapy that includes atomoxetine and oxybutynin can help treat obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome. Participants in this study must be between 6 and 17 years old. This study takes place in Tucson, Arizona.

Are you a transportation shift worker? This study is testing new methods to raise awareness about obstructive sleep apnea in this group. The study will test whether personalized messages can help encourage participants to get tested for sleep apnea and to stick to their treatment plans. This study takes place in Boston, Massachusetts.

Do you have a child with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea who is treated with positive airway pressure (PAP)? This study is testing a new intervention that was informed by the families to help children with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea stick to their PAP treatment. The study will test the effectiveness of a new treatment plan that involves regular telephone and in-person check-ins with a PAP specialist. This study is for 6 -18 year old and is located in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Does your child have overweight or obesity or just want to be in a study on sleep and eating habits? Overweight and obesity are common in children who do not get enough good quality sleep. This study aims to understand how sleep deficiency can affect a child’s ability to make good food choices. Researchers will ask participants to spend either 8 or 11 hours in bed and to keep track of their food choices. Participants in this study must be 8 to 12 years old. This study takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Providence, Rhode Island.