NCT05183464

Brief Summary

Excessive diurnal sleepiness is characterized by an incapacity to stay awake, in favour of sleep occurrence. This sleepiness might be secondary to a sleep disorder; when it is not the case, it is primary hypersomnia (including narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia). To date, objective measures of sleepiness can only be achieved in laboratory. Subjective techniques as scales and questionnaires are highly sensitive to inter-individual differences and cannot constitute a reliable diagnosis tool of sleepiness. Recent studies suggested that some salivary biomarkers are sensitive to sleep characteristics and thus, may allow the objective and easy evaluation of sleepiness. The objective of the study is to explore the usability of salivary biomarkers (a-amylase and oxalate) as a new non-invasive technique to evaluate sleepiness and to diagnose primary hypersomnia in children. The hypothesis of this study is that there will be a modification of salivary biomarkers concentrations with the variations of diurnal sleepiness.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
116

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2022

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 21, 2021

Completed
20 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 10, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 11, 2022

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 20, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 20, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

February 24, 2025

Status Verified

February 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.6 years

First QC Date

December 21, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 20, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Excessive Diurnal SleepinessSalivary biomarkersChildren, a-amylaseoxalateHypersomniasleep

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Salivary a-amylase concentration (U/ml)

    Salivary a-amylase concentrations will be collected with Salivette. Children will be asked to passively keep a piece of cotton in mouth that will absorb the saliva for one minute.

    3 days following the inclusion

Study Arms (2)

Children with primary hypersomnia

Children with primary hypersomnia, i.e. narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia

Biological: saliva samplesBehavioral: Stanford sleepiness scaleBehavioral: Karolinska Sleepiness ScaleBehavioral: Epworth Sleepiness ScaleBehavioral: BLAST test

Children with secondary hypersomnia

Children with a secondary hypersomnia, i.e. caused by sleep deprivation, a psychiatric disorder, sleep fragmentation, circadian delay.

Biological: saliva samplesBehavioral: Stanford sleepiness scaleBehavioral: Karolinska Sleepiness ScaleBehavioral: Epworth Sleepiness ScaleBehavioral: BLAST test

Interventions

saliva samplesBIOLOGICAL

Collection of salivary a-amylase during the day (5 times a day: at 8:00 am, 9:00 am,1:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm) with Salivette.

Children with primary hypersomniaChildren with secondary hypersomnia

The Stanford Sleepiness Scale evaluates sleepiness at the time of the evaluation. The subjects have to choose the statement best representing their level of sleepiness on a scale ranging from 1 to 7: the higher the score, the higher the sleepiness. This scale will be submitted to the children before each salivary sampling (5 times a day: at 8:00 am, 9:00 am,1:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm)

Children with primary hypersomniaChildren with secondary hypersomnia

The Karolinska Sleepiness Scale assesses the perceived level of sleepiness at the time of the evaluation on a 9-points scale. The higher the score, the higher the sleepiness. This scale will be submitted to the children before each salivary sampling (5 times a day: at 8:00 am, 9:00 am,1:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm)

Children with primary hypersomniaChildren with secondary hypersomnia

The Adapted Epworth Sleepiness Scale for children in which the item "falling asleep while in a car stopped in traffic" was replaced by "falling asleep at school" assesses the risk of falling asleep in 8 daily-life situations estimated on a 4-point Likert scale. The total score is the sum of the scores for the 8 items: a higher score represents greater sleepiness and the pathological threshold is higher than 10. This scale will be submitted to the children one time, at the onset of the hospitalization.

Children with primary hypersomniaChildren with secondary hypersomnia
BLAST testBEHAVIORAL

The BLAST (Bron/Lyon Attention Stability Test) is a computerized attention test evaluating brief lapses of attention with 4 measures: reaction times, errors and two composite measures (Stability and Intensity). The subjects have to detect the presence or the absence of a specific stimulus during approximatively 60 trials for 3 minutes. Normative data are available for both children and adults. This test is part of the neuropsychological evaluation, conducted the afternoon of the first day of hospitalization. The test is realized at 4:00pm.

Children with primary hypersomniaChildren with secondary hypersomnia

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Children hospitalized for an evaluation of their excessive diurnal sleepiness will be included in this study.

You may qualify if:

  • Children with excessive diurnal sleepiness hospitalized for an evaluation of hypersomnia symptoms
  • Age\> 6 years old and \<18 years old
  • Non opposition by both parents

You may not qualify if:

  • Opposition of the child or parents to participate
  • Patients under measure of deprivation of rights and liberty

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hôpital Mère-Enfant - Service d'épileptologie clinique, des troubles du sommeil et de neurologie fonctionnelle de l'enfant

Bron, 69677, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Disorders of Excessive Somnolence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sleep Disorders, IntrinsicDyssomniasSleep Wake DisordersNervous System DiseasesMental Disorders

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 21, 2021

First Posted

January 10, 2022

Study Start

April 11, 2022

Primary Completion

November 20, 2024

Study Completion

November 20, 2024

Last Updated

February 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

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