Montelukast for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Results of a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Abstract

When compared with placebo, montelukast for 16 weeks effectively reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea in children 2-10 years of age. These results support a therapeutic role for leukotriene modifiers in pediatric OSA provided that long-term trials confirm current findings. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT 00599534).