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Portable MRI for Pediatric Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury

200 participantsStarted 2026-06

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of low field portable MRI (pMRI) for detection of hypoxic ischemic brain injuries in pediatric patients compared to clinically obtained neuroimaging to define pediatric diagnostic limitations and to determine the diagnostic capabilities of this neuroimaging modality following optimization of image acquisition. The results of this study will help determine optimal clinical implementation opportunities in pediatric patients.

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years

Sex

ALL

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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 * 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

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

Determine the sensitivity and specificity of pMRI for detection of acute pediatric focal ischemic brain injuries.

Timeframe: During intensive care admittance, an average of 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07577336

SponsorChildren's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

Contact for this trial

Jessica S Wallisch, MD

(816) 234-3041 jwallisch@cmh.edu

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