Portable Sleep Monitors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Accuracy of Portable Sleep Monitoring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lena Xiao
20 participants
Aug 12, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the ability of a portable sleep monitor to detect obstructive sleep apnea in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The main study objectives are to: 1. Evaluate the correlation between the obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI) on a portable sleep monitor and an in-laboratory polysomnogram (PSG); 2. Determine the sensitivity and specificity of a portable sleep monitor to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); 3. Evaluate patient and family preferences for sleep testing.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Children between 6 to 18 years of age, AND;
- Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, AND;
- Children who will be undergoing a polysomnogram (PSG) for the first time, AND;
- Caregiver willing to complete questionnaires about child's sleep and behavior
Exclusion Criteria3
- Children who are currently using respiratory therapy
- Children who have previously completed a PSG
- Caregiver unwilling to complete questionnaires about child's sleep and behavior
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Interventions
Participants will test the Nox T3s portable sleep monitor concurrently during their in-hospital clinical polysomnogram.
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NCT07367022