Portable MRI for brain injury in children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a small, portable MRI machine can take pictures of the brain at the bedside for children with brain injuries from lack of oxygen or blood flow. It may help doctors see the injury sooner and guide care without moving the child.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 0 to 17 years old.
- Your child must be staying in an intensive care unit (PICU, CICU, or NICU) at the hospital.
- Your child must have a sudden brain injury from lack of oxygen or blood flow, or be at high risk for one.
- Your child must not be pregnant.
- Your child must be able to have an MRI safely (no metal implants that are not allowed).
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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