Newborn brain map could sharpen seizure detection
NCT ID NCT03674034
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study used existing MRI and CT scans from 150 healthy newborns to build a combined head template. MRI shows soft tissues well, while CT is better for bone and the soft spots (fontanelles) on a baby's skull. The goal is to create a single reference image that helps doctors more accurately locate the source of brain activity, such as seizures, in newborns.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a better reference map for analyzing newborn brain scans, helping doctors pinpoint the source of seizures or other brain activity more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study that only creates a template, not a treatment. The template may not work well for all newborns or in all hospitals.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2016
- Finished
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Jan 2017
- 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
Population 150 CTscan and MRI images of children aged between 0 and 2 months with no structural abnormalities when interpreted by the radiologist. An age group of 50 images of children at term, 50 images of children at one month, 50 images of children at two months for each category (MRI and CTscan) Since these images will be averaged by age group, it is not necessary to obtain the two images for each child.
- Ages
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1 day to 2 months
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * children aged between 0 and 2 months new born at term * with no structural abnormalities Exclusion Criteria: * infants \> 2 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens-Picardie
Amiens, 80054, France
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