Research Studies and Clinical Trials Search
Results
Acute Brain Injury Detection for Patients on ECMO Using Portable MRI
This study is for patients: • Admitted to the NICU, PICU or CICU • Undergoing ECMO as part of clinical care • Can have a portable MRI exam at different times while on ECMO...
This study is for patients: • Admitted to the NICU, PICU or CICU • Undergoing ECMO as part of clinical care • Can have a portable MRI exam at different times while on ECMO The goal of our study is to learn if using a low-field strength MRI, a portable MRI, can improve our understanding of timing and type of acute brain injuries during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). All portable MRI exams are reviewed by a Children's Mercy radiologist. There is no additional cost to participating in the study.
Neonatal Diseases: A study on genetic risk factors
More and more often, doctors and researchers are understanding that there may be a genetic reason why some infants have a greater risk of becoming sick from certain diseases. Some of these diseases are directly or indirectly caused by germs, including bacteria, viruses or fungi...
More and more often, doctors and researchers are understanding that there may be a genetic reason why some infants have a greater risk of becoming sick from certain diseases. Some of these diseases are directly or indirectly caused by germs, including bacteria, viruses or fungi. If we can identify the genetic links that make some infants more likely to become sick from these germs, we may be able to target treatment to these higher-risk babies in the future, which could prevent severe illness and even death. The study team is looking for genetic differences that might make certain babies more likely to become sick from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) and specific blood infections (Group B Strep and Herpes Simplex) during the birth to 12-month-old period.
Portable MRI (pMRI) for Pediatric Hypoxic Ischemic Brain Injury (HIBI): Targeting early diagnosis and Improve Outcomes
This study is for patients: • Admitted to the NICU, PICU or CICU • Have a standard MRI or CT already ordered. • Can have a portable MRI exam at the bedside...
This study is for patients: • Admitted to the NICU, PICU or CICU • Have a standard MRI or CT already ordered. • Can have a portable MRI exam at the bedside The goal of our study is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of a portable MRI compared to a standard MRI. There are many patients in the ICU setting that cannot travel to radiology to obtain an MRI. By using a portable MRI machine, the team can detect and treat acute ischemic brain injuries earlier and have better patient outcomes.