Portable MRI could spot brain injury in children on life support
NCT ID NCT06469801
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a portable, low-field MRI machine can detect brain injuries in children who are on ECMO (a heart-lung bypass machine). The MRI is brought to the bedside, avoiding the need to move critically ill children. Researchers will scan children at several time points during their ECMO treatment and compare results with standard imaging. The goal is to see how common brain injuries are and how they develop over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hyperfine portable low-field MRI
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this portable MRI could allow doctors to detect brain injuries earlier in children on ECMO, potentially improving treatment and outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study (30 participants) focused on feasibility and detection rates. The MRI may not catch all injuries, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Mercy
RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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