Clinical Trial

Observational Study on the Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Executive Function and Empathy Development in Children

Study acronym: OSA-EFED
Recruiting
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Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on executive function and empathy development in children aged 3-12 years. The study will compare the outcomes of different treatment approaches (surgical vs. pharmacological) in children with mild OSA and track the progression of cognitive and emotional functions over 12 months. The study will also explore potential EEG biomarkers for assessing neurological damage in OSA children.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-02-23.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2026-01-23
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06850220
Lead Sponsor Children's Hospital of Soochow University
Conditions Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cognition, Empathy, EEG
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2025-10-13
Primary Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-26