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Preterm baby brain scans may predict future thinking problems

NCT ID NCT02083822

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study followed 600 babies born between 25 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. They received an MRI scan around their original due date. Researchers then tested their thinking and problem-solving skills at age 5. The goal was to see if early brain images could predict later learning or behavior challenges. No treatment or drug was tested.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Médecine Infantile - Néonatologie - Périnatologie

    Marseille, 13 000, France

  • Médecine Néonatale et Réanimation Pédiatrique

    Grenoble, 38 000, France

  • Réanimation néonatale et Néonatologie

    Paris, 75 000, France

  • Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique

    Angers, 49 000, France

  • Service de Néonatalogie

    Marseille, 13 000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Bordeaux, 33 000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Caen, 14 000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Lille, 59 000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Nancy, 54000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Nantes, 44000, France

  • Service de Néonatologie

    Rennes, 35000, France

  • Service de Pédiatrie Néonatale et Réanimation

    Rouen, 76000, France

  • Service de REANIMATION NEONATALE ET PEDIATRIQUE, NEONATOLOGIE

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275, France

  • Service de Réanimation pédiatrique, Néonatologie

    Tours, 37 000, France

  • Service de Réanimation, Néonatologie

    Reims, 51 000, France

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 help doctors predict which preterm babies may need early support for thinking and learning skills.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for links between MRI results and later abilities, so it cannot prove cause or offer a therapy.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Premature Birth

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PREMATURE BABY 25 TO 32 WEEKS