It Could Be Sleep Apnea, and NIH Researchers Are Working on New Ways To Help
The NIH Clinical Center is studying an investigational wearable device, not approved by the FDA, that children wear during sleep to measure oxygen levels and collect important information about their health. Your child's participation could help advance pediatric sleep research while receiving a no-cost research evaluation. Compensation provided.
Participation Includes
- Children ages 3 to 12 with sleep apnea who live in the DMV area
- One study visit
- A physical exam
- Parental consent
- One overnight sleep study with EEG (parent stays in the room)
Location
The NIH Clinical Center is located in Bethesda, Maryland, conveniently accessible via the Metro Red Line (Medical Center stop).
For More Information
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
833-JOIN-NIH
TTY users dial 7-1-1
Email: ccopr@nih.gov
Or go online
Refer to NIH study # 000224-CH
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)