Bedside brain scanner could speed up injury detection in kids
NCT ID NCT07577336
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will test a portable, low-field MRI machine to see how well it detects brain injuries from lack of oxygen or blood flow in children. About 200 kids in intensive care will get both a portable and a standard MRI. The goal is to find out if the portable version is accurate enough for bedside use, which could make diagnosis faster and easier for young patients.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Up to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Patients hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit * Ages 0-17 years at study enrollment * Acute neurologic deficit suspected secondary to Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury (HIBI) or patients at high risk for HIBI Exclusion Criteria o Pregnancy Any patient who has a contraindication to having an MRI Patients with a passive or active implant will: •First be reviewed on MRISafety.com to determine MR conditionality •If device is listed as Conditional or Unsafe for a 1.5T or a 3T, device will then be reviewed by MRI Safety Officer or MRI Physician Section chief to determine true conditionality for the portable MRI
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Locations
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Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics
RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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