Brain scans in babies could predict future development

NCT ID NCT02008045

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 557 newborns with brain injury to see if advanced MRI scans can predict their future thinking and learning abilities. Researchers compared MRI results with developmental tests taken over time. The goal is to find better ways to screen and treat brain injuries early in life.

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 improve early detection and treatment of brain injury in newborns.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periventricular leukomalacia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States