Brain imaging study for newborn infants
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses a safe, non-invasive ultrasound technique to measure brain activity in newborn babies. It aims to understand brain development and connectivity in preterm infants, infants with birth-related oxygen deprivation, growth-restricted babies, siblings of children with autism, and healthy full-term babies.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is either extremely preterm (23-27 weeks), very preterm (28-31 weeks), or full-term with certain conditions.
- Your baby has neonatal encephalopathy due to lack of oxygen and is receiving cooling treatment.
- Your baby has intrauterine growth restriction (low birth weight or small head size) and is between 32-40 weeks at birth.
- Your baby has a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and is under 6 months old.
- Your baby is healthy, full-term (39-40 weeks), with normal birth weight and no pregnancy complications.
- Parents or legal guardians must give permission and baby must be covered by social security.
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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