Brain ultrasound trial aims to uncover clues in sick kids
NCT ID NCT07613918
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will use a non-invasive ultrasound test called Transcranial Doppler to measure blood flow in the brains of 125 children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Researchers want to see how brain blood flow changes during critical illness and whether those patterns relate to how well children recover. The study is purely observational, meaning it does not test any new treatment.
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 study could help doctors better understand how brain blood flow affects recovery in critically ill children, potentially guiding future monitoring and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links between blood flow and outcomes, and results may not apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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American Family Children's Hospital PICU
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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