Best practices for early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in preterm babies
Part of Brain & nervous system, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies the best ways to diagnose cerebral palsy early in babies born very preterm (before 29 weeks). It will help doctors find signs of brain injury sooner so that babies can get the right support early on.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 29 weeks of pregnancy
- Your baby was in a participating NICU in the Canadian Neonatal Network
- Your baby is still alive and has not left Canada before the first checkup
- Your baby does not have a major birth defect or chromosome problem beyond the effects of being born early
Quick eligibility check
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