Sleeping baby MRI could unlock early cerebral palsy diagnosis

NCT ID NCT06396520

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study uses MRI scans of babies during natural sleep to understand how the brain develops in both healthy infants and those at risk for cerebral palsy. Researchers will follow about 200 infants from 3 months to 2 years old, using advanced imaging and motor skill tests. The goal is to find early brain signs that predict cerebral palsy, allowing for earlier treatment when it can have the most impact.

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 earlier and more accurate diagnosis of cerebral palsy in infants, enabling timely interventions when the brain is most adaptable.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change clinical practice, and the advanced MRI techniques might not prove more effective than current methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY DEVELOPMENT, INFANT INFANT DEVELOPMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance
RECRUITING

Hvidovre, Capital Region, 2650, Denmark

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