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Dexamethasone Treatment for OSA in Children
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children
Summary
This is a double-blinded clinical trial of children diagnosed with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a baseline polysomnogram (PSG). Participants will receive a 3-day course of dexamethasone, an oral steroid, or placebo control and undergo two PSGs to assess the efficacy of dexamethasone, as a treatment to manage the severity and symptoms in children with moderate to severe OSA.
Official title: Dexamethasone as a Novel Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2022-10-26
Completion Date
2025-08-30
Last Updated
2025-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Oral Suspension
Placebo Control
Placebo Oral Mix
Locations (1)
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada