Alternatives to polysomnography for children with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea. [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Gillian Nixon (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Damien Jolley ,  A/Pr Margot Davey ,  Prof Rosemary Horne

Brief description Snoring is the cardinal symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a major health issue in childhood with significant impacts on cognition, behaviour and cardiovascular health. Approximately 35% of children snore but only about 10% of those have OSA. Defining OSA in a snoring child requires polysomnography, a technically challenging and expensive test. In this study we will examine a number of simple tests for their predictive power for OSA, developing a tool that will enable clinicians to diagnose OSA without the need for polysomnography.

Funding Amount $AUD 357,613.61

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant