Ultrasound tests for baby brains using special imaging
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This Phase 3 study tests whether detailed ultrasound scans (with contrast and stiffness measurements) can help doctors assess a baby’s brain. It may help by improving how early brain changes are detected in newborn care settings.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is under 7 months old and is being treated at Turku University Hospital’s neonatal unit
- Your baby weighs at least 2.5 kg at the time of the exam
- Your baby does NOT have a known genetic disease
- Your baby does NOT have a serious birth defect that needs surgery
- Your baby does NOT have a brain (central nervous system) tumor
- Your baby has no allergy to SonoVue (a contrast medicine used for the scan) and is medically stable
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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