Sleeping problems and factors associated in children and adolescents in the metropolitan region of Recife

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Sleep Apnea; C08.618.085.852.850

• Registration Number: RBR-9fwkpk
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade de Pernambuco

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-06-04
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Be 7 or 11 years old;
Present posterior crossbite (uni or bilateral) and / or atresic palate (ogival)
Present moderate to high risk of airway compromise assessed through questionnaire (Sleep Disorder Scale in children).

Exclusion Criteria

Children with chromosomal syndromes, acute or chronic neuromuscular disease and previous history of any type of orthodontic and / or surgical treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is expected to find a reduced risk of developing Sleep Respiratory Disturbance verified through application and re-application of specific questionnaire (ESDC). We will expect by reducing the questionnaire scores a decrease in the risk rating for developing Sleep Respiratory Disorders

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is hoped to find an improvement in the quality of life through the application and re-application of a specific questionnaire. We will expect an improvement in quality of life through the reduction of the questionnaire scores (OSA-18).