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

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Conditions studied: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cognition, Empathy, EEG

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06850220

Run by

Children's Hospital of Soochow University

People needed

150

Starts

2025-10-13

Expected to finish

2027-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-26

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 3-12 years.
• Diagnosed with OSA due to adenoid and/or tonsillar hypertrophy.
• IQ ≥ 85.
• Parental consent for participation.

You may not qualify if…

• Other primary sleep disorders (e.g., narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome).
• Developmental delay, epilepsy, or other neurological/metabolic disorders.
• Chronic diseases or history of head trauma.

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital of Soochow University — Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (enrolling)

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