Infant brain recovery study seeks clues to heal stroke damage

NCT ID NCT05013736

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 65 infants who had a stroke around birth, tracking their brain development and motor skills over two years. Researchers use MRI scans, brain stimulation, and movement tests to find markers of recovery. The goal is to understand how the brain heals, which could guide future treatments.

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 study could identify early signs of brain recovery in infants with perinatal stroke, pointing toward future therapies to improve motor function.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 65 infants, so it will not directly test any treatment. The findings may not lead to immediate clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain hypoxia - ischemia brain injury hemorrhagic stroke intracerebral hemorrhage perinatal asphyxia periventricular leukomalacia stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERINATAL STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
RECRUITING

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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