CompletedNot Applicable

Non-Anesthetized Plexus Technique for Infant (BPBP) MRI Evaluation

United States102 participantsStarted 2017-03-11

Plain-language summary

The investigators are studying the ability of a novel rapid magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol to provide more accurate and earlier information about whether an infant with brachial plexus birth palsy will require nerve surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Days – 12 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of brachial plexus birth palsy. * Age at consent ≤4 months Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral brachial plexus birth palsy. * Age at MRI \<28 days or \>4 months old (patients can be enrolled prior to 28 days of age, but the imaging must occur in the 28 days to 4 months' time period). The lead PI will need to approve the enrollment of a subject who will have the MRI after 90 days of age. * Concomitant medical conditions that would preclude performance of or confound interpretation of MRI or any clinical assessment.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Whether Surgery Occurs

Timeframe: by 6 months of age

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03560999

SponsorShriners Hospitals for Children

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-01

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Who can participate

Age range

0 Days – 12 Weeks

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.