Ultrasound could replace MRI for preterm infant brain scans
NCT ID NCT05694611
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography can measure brain blood flow and stiffness in preterm babies as well as MRI does. Researchers planned to scan preterm infants when they reached their due date and compare the results with standard MRI. However, the study was withdrawn before any babies were enrolled, so no results are available.
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Southwestern Finland, 20520, Finland
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sulfur hexafluoride (SonoVue)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safer, bedside alternative to MRI for evaluating brain health in preterm infants.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected. The approach is still experimental and may not prove reliable compared to MRI.
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