- Experiences of Managing Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children With Cerebral Palsy. — Active Not Recruiting • Respiratory / COPD / Asthma • NCT06753370.
- Sleep breathing problems are common in children with cerebral palsy but often missed; this study explores patient and family experiences of treatment.
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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 of sleep disturbance in children with CP, on their…