Near-infrared monitoring to guide cooling in newborns
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a special, non-invasive sensor (near-infrared light) to help doctors choose the best cooling treatment for some newborns after brain injury. It may improve how well cooling works and how safely it’s managed in the first week of life.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born after 33 weeks of pregnancy (gestational age).
- Your baby weighs at least 2.0 kg (about 4.4 pounds).
- You are willing to agree to the study’s extra checks in the first week of life.
- Either your baby is receiving cooling treatment (therapeutic hypothermia) OR your baby has certain signs of brain stress/illness soon after birth.
- Your baby will be able to have an MRI later for follow-up (no implanted devices that make MRI unsafe).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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