Pupil response and brain injury in newborns
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This study looks at how pupil size and response relate to the severity of brain injury in newborns with HIE. It uses a special tool to measure the pupil, which may help doctors better understand the baby's condition.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born at 35 weeks of pregnancy or later.
- Your baby must have hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain condition caused by lack of oxygen around birth.
- Your baby must be cared for in the neonatal neuro-intensive care unit at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary.
- Your baby cannot have any known genetic conditions or syndromes.
- Your baby must not have eye injuries or eye structure problems that could affect pupil measurements.
- Your baby must have usable pupil and brain wave (EEG) data recorded.
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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