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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea Study (DOSA)

Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea Study (DOSA)
This research study is being conducted to look at oxygen as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome.

CHPS Sleep Core

CHPS Sleep Core

The Center for Human Phenomic Science Sleep Core supports clinical sleep research with a staff of pediatric sleep technologists, designated research beds, and state-of-the-art equipment or various sleep-related research initiatives.

New Study Explores In-Home Sleep Apnea Evaluation for Children With Down Syndrome

Published on
Oct 9, 2019
in Cornerstone Blog
INCLUDE Study
The NIH INCLUDE project supports research inclusive of individuals with Down syndrome, who have been historically underrepresented in clinical trials.
Christopher M. Cielo, DO
Christopher M. Cielo Headshot

Dr. Cielo conducted clinical and translational research related to the mechanisms and effects of obstructive sleep apnea in children, with a specific focus on infant populations, children with craniofacial conditions, and the use of MRI and other imaging modalities to understand structural contributors to obstructive sleep apnea in children.

E-mail:
cieloc [at] chop.edu

Ignacio Tapia, MD, Receives ATS Award Named in Honor of Late CHOP Researcher

Published on
Oct 11, 2018
in Cornerstone Blog
Ignacio Tapia, MD
American Thoracic Society award given in memory of Carole Marcus, MBBCh, pediatric sleep medicine researcher.

Obese Teens With OSAS Show Impaired Neurobehavioral Functioning

Published on
Dec 8, 2014
in Cornerstone Blog
Obesity and OSAS often exist simultaneously, and both conditions have been associated with neurobehavioral changes such as problems with regulating emotions, school performance, attention, and alertness.