Brain scans in newborns may predict future development

NCT ID NCT02008045

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at 557 newborns with brain injuries to see if advanced MRI scans can predict how they will develop as they grow. Researchers compared brain images with later tests of thinking and behavior. The goal is to help doctors find and treat brain injuries earlier.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

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