New study uses light to peek inside newborn brains for injury clues
NCT ID NCT05588960
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study monitors oxygen levels in the brains of two groups of newborns at high risk of brain injury: full-term babies undergoing cooling treatment for oxygen deprivation, and extremely premature babies. Using a safe, non-invasive light sensor (NIRS), researchers aim to see if brain oxygen patterns relate to injury seen on scans or other health problems. The goal is to better understand and potentially predict brain injury in these vulnerable infants.
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Lothian, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom
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