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Baby-Sized MRI machine could spot brain injuries in kids on ECMO without moving them

NCT ID NCT06074406

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a portable, low-field MRI machine could safely scan the brains of children (ages 0-17) who are on ECMO, a type of life support. The goal was to see if the bedside scan was feasible and safe, not to treat or cure any condition. Twenty children participated, and researchers measured things like side effects, scan time, and staff needed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hyperfine portable low-field MRI device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make it easier and safer to scan the brains of critically ill children on ECMO without moving them to a traditional MRI machine.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It does not test whether the scans improve outcomes, and the image quality may be lower than standard MRI.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Subjects admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Mercy Kansas City * Ages 0-17 years * Undergoing venovenous or venoarterial ECMO Exclusion Criteria * Pregnancy * Active implants such as: * Pacemaker * Implanted defibrillator * Implanted insulin pump * Deep brain stimulator * Vagus nerve stimulator * Cochlear implant * Programmable shunt * MRI incompatible surgical hardware (e.g., staples, screws, etc.) * Metal-containing tattoos or permanent make-up on head or neck * Suspected metal in eye, e.g., * Former or current welders, metal workers, or individuals with a metal injury * Metal shrapnel * Passive implants are considered MRI conditional

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Acute brain injury Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation complication Feasibility and safety of A low-field mri

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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