Clinical Trial: Experiences of Managing Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children With Cerebral Palsy.
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Respiratory Support
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Experiences of Children and Young People (CYP) With Cerebral Palsy (CP), Their Parents/Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals in Managing Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB).
Brief Summary:
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a non-progressive movement disorder, which occurs due to damage to the developing brain around the time of birth. Symptoms of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) include noisy breathing during sleep, increased day-time sleepiness and reduced energy levels. In the long term, SDB might have an effect on the brain and learning, as well as putting strain on the heart.Children with CP have a higher risk of sleep breathing problems compared to typically-developing children. The negative impact…
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