Pupil reactions in newborns with brain injury from lack of oxygen
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This study tests a new way to check the health of a newborn's brain using a special light test that looks at how the pupil reacts. It is for babies who had a lack of oxygen around birth (HIE) and might help doctors better understand the severity of the brain injury.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be at least 35 weeks along at birth (so not significantly premature).
- Your baby must have a diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) — a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen around the time of birth.
- Your baby must be cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary.
- Your baby must not have any chromosomal conditions (like Down syndrome) or genetic syndromes.
- Your baby must not have eye injuries, eye structure problems, or anything that would block the pupil measurement.
- Your baby must have good-quality pupil and brain wave (EEG) measurements available.
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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