Preterm baby brain scans may predict future thinking abilities
NCT ID NCT02083822
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 600 babies born between 25 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. Each baby had 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 challenges. No drugs or treatments were tested.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which preterm babies might need extra support for thinking and learning skills later in childhood.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links between early MRI and later abilities, and results may not apply to all preterm infants.
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Locations
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Médecine Infantile - Néonatologie - Périnatologie
Marseille, 13 000, France
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Médecine Néonatale et Réanimation Pédiatrique
Grenoble, 38 000, France
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Réanimation néonatale et Néonatologie
Paris, 75 000, France
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Service de Neurologie Pédiatrique
Angers, 49 000, France
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Service de Néonatalogie
Marseille, 13 000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Bordeaux, 33 000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Caen, 14 000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Lille, 59 000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Nancy, 54000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Nantes, 44000, France
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Service de Néonatologie
Rennes, 35000, France
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Service de Pédiatrie Néonatale et Réanimation
Rouen, 76000, France
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Service de REANIMATION NEONATALE ET PEDIATRIQUE, NEONATOLOGIE
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275, France
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Service de Réanimation pédiatrique, Néonatologie
Tours, 37 000, France
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Service de Réanimation, Néonatologie
Reims, 51 000, France