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First received: December 09, 2024

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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