Test blood protein markers for shaken baby injury
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Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special blood test can help detect abusive head trauma in babies and very young children. If you qualify, your child’s blood during medical care may be tested to better identify this type of injury.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 0 and 2 years old
- Your child is being seen for symptoms like seizures without fever, fainting/loss of consciousness, extreme tiredness/malaise, a head injury, or a brain surgery/cranioplasty
- A blood sample must be taken during the current medical visit
- You must give permission (informed consent) for your child to join
- Your child cannot have certain rare metabolic conditions (like Menkes disease) if they are being placed in the abusive head trauma group
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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