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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States