New study uses MRI to track brain aging in cerebral palsy
NCT ID NCT07433647
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at whether the brains and spinal cords of adults with cerebral palsy shrink or change over time, which might explain why some people lose function as they age. Researchers will collect and compare past and new MRI scans from 30 adults with CP across the U.S. The goal is to better understand if these changes are like neurodegeneration, not to test any treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain why some people with cerebral palsy experience a decline in function as they age, pointing toward future therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 30 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone with cerebral palsy. It looks at past scans and does not test any treatment.
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Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, Columbia University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10040, United States
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