Portable Sleep Monitors in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recruiting now NCT07367022
Run by Lena Xiao · for 6 to 18 · All sexes
What this study is about
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.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- 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
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- 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
Where this trial is running
- British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who to contact
Lena J Xiao, MD MSc · 604-875-2345 · lena.xiao@cw.bc.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07367022.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.