Hat-Trick for baby brains: new monitor could spot injury sooner

NCT ID NCT02793999

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new, non-invasive device that measures oxygen levels in the brains of newborns at risk for brain injury. Researchers will compare readings from babies receiving cooling therapy, those with brain injury not getting cooling, and healthy newborns. The goal is to see if this device can help doctors better monitor brain health and guide treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a better bedside tool for monitoring brain health in newborns, helping doctors tailor treatments like cooling therapy.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on measuring and comparing data, not testing a treatment. The device may not prove accurate or useful in routine care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain hypoxia - ischemia perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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