Can a video call save newborns? rural hospitals test telemedicine for brain injury
NCT ID NCT03706417
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a live video consultation between rural community hospitals and specialists at a larger center could help start cooling therapy faster for newborns with brain injury (neonatal encephalopathy). The study included 115 infants born in community hospitals in Maine. Researchers measured how quickly cooling treatment began and whether doctors were satisfied with the telemedicine platform.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telemedicine consult
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that telemedicine helps rural hospitals treat newborns with brain injury faster, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with 115 infants, so results may not apply broadly. It only tests feasibility, not whether faster treatment actually improves health.
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Locations
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Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine, 04102, United States