Preterm baby brain scans may spot cerebral palsy early
NCT ID NCT00726206
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 44 preterm infants born before 28 weeks to see if their brain activity and general movements could predict cerebral palsy. Researchers used EEG and movement recordings to find patterns linked to the condition. The goal was to improve early diagnosis and help doctors intervene sooner.
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 lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of cerebral palsy in preterm infants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all preterm infants or lead to a reliable diagnostic tool.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de Médecine Infantile et Néonatologie, CHU Nord
Marseille, 13915, France
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