Predicting cerebral palsy from MRI in babies with brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether MRI scans taken when babies are 6 months to 2 years old can help predict if they will develop cerebral palsy. It focuses on infants who had risk factors for brain injury, such as being born very early or with a low birth weight.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be at high risk for a type of brain injury called periventricular white matter injury (this includes being born very early, weighing less than 2.6 kg, or having certain birth complications)
- Your child must have had an MRI scan of the brain between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, with clear pictures (T1 and T2 scans)
- Your child’s doctor must have checked whether they have cerebral palsy or another condition, and that information is available for the study
- Your child must have complete records of their muscle and movement skills (like sitting and walking)
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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