Genetics of newborn brain injury study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks for genes that may cause or increase the risk of brain injury in newborns. It may help researchers understand why some babies develop encephalopathy and could lead to better treatments in the future.
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Who can take part
- Your child was diagnosed with neonatal encephalopathy (a type of brain injury around the time of birth) and this is documented in their medical records.
- Your child is under 6 years old when they join the study.
- Your child receives care at Boston Children's Hospital.
- Your child has not already been found to have a genetic cause for their brain injury.
- Your child is alive at the time you enroll.
- You are a biological parent of a child who meets the above criteria.
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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