Quick MRI could spare babies unnecessary surgery or speed up needed treatment
NCT ID NCT03560999
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new, rapid MRI method in 102 infants with brachial plexus birth palsy (nerve damage from birth). The goal was to see if the MRI could help doctors decide earlier and more accurately whether the baby needs nerve surgery. The MRI was done without anesthesia, and the results were compared to what surgeons found during actual operations.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States
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Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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