Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Pulmonary, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 2 - 16 |
| Updated: | 2/8/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 2014 |
| End Date: | December 2016 |
Investigate urinary leukotriene E4 levels and determine if there is a correlation with
severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The investigators then would like to determine a
threshold level which could then be used for confirmation of diagnosis of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA).
severity of obstructive sleep apnea. The investigators then would like to determine a
threshold level which could then be used for confirmation of diagnosis of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA).
Inclusion Criteria:
- children 2-16 years of age
- scheduled for polysomnogram
Exclusion Criteria:
- cardiovascular, neuromuscular, immunologic or craniofacial disorders
- pharmacologic treatment including corticosteroids and leukotriene receptor antagonists
in the last month
- subjects who have already received treatment for OSA with an oral appliance,
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device
- previously undergone tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
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601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
(757) 668-7000
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Children
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