Brain wave test to predict recovery in children with encephalopathy
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This study looks at whether brain wave tests (EEG) done early in the hospital can help predict how a child with encephalopathy (a condition causing confusion or reduced consciousness) will recover. It aims to find out if certain brain wave patterns are linked to better or worse outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 month and 18 years old.
- Your child must have a diagnosis of encephalopathy (a brain problem causing confusion or reduced alertness).
- An EEG (brain wave test) must be done within the first 48 hours after being admitted to the hospital.
- You or a legal guardian must give written permission for your child to take part.
- Your child cannot have a severe neurological disability that existed before, or be a known epilepsy patient.
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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