New ultrasound technique could spot brain injury in preterm babies sooner
NCT ID NCT07358819
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether a new 3D ultrasound method, combined with artificial intelligence, can better detect early brain injury in very preterm infants (born before 30 weeks). Researchers will scan 360 babies at several time points and compare the results with brain MRIs and developmental tests at age 2. The goal is to find simple bedside markers that predict neurodevelopmental disorders, helping doctors start supportive therapies earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a bedside tool that helps doctors predict neurodevelopmental problems earlier in preterm infants, enabling timely interventions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new imaging method may not prove more accurate than existing approaches, and results may not change clinical practice immediately.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Cochin Port-Royal, APHP Centre
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France