This study is comparing two ways to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children: a home sleep apnea test (HSAT) and an in-lab polysomnography (PSG). PSG is the standard test, but it can be expensive and hard to access. HSAT is used for adults, but more research is needed to see if it works well for children. This trial wants to see how accurate HSAT is compared to PSG, how it affects treatment decisions, and how acceptable it is to parents and children. We are looking for 317 children aged 5 to 12 years old who have been referred to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for OSA evaluation. The study will be considered successful if a good number of participants are diagnosed with OSA by both the home test and the in-lab test.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomize participants to receive either a home sleep apnea test or an in-lab polysomnography first, then the other test within one week.

What's involved

You would complete two sleep tests: one at home with parental supervision and one overnight in a sleep laboratory. Families will also complete questionnaires about their experience.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, diagnosis of OSA on both tests, is measured at 2 weeks.

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