Can genes explain why some newborns with brain injury do better than others?
NCT ID NCT07165938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the genes of 300 infants who had brain injury around birth (neonatal encephalopathy) and their parents. Researchers want to find out if genetic differences explain why some babies have mild symptoms while others have severe long-term problems. The study does not test a treatment, but aims to improve understanding and future care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2035
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients at Boston Children's Hospital and available biological parents
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Proband Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with neonatal encephalopathy during the neonatal period as documented in the electronic medical record * Less than 6 years old at the time of study enrollment * Patient at Boston Children's Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Genetic cause of NE already identified * Deceased prior to enrollment Parent criteria: Inclusion Criteria: \- Biological parent of eligible proband (see above)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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