About the Study

Dystonia: A study using MRI images to potentially predict dystonia in children who experience low oxygen levels and brain injury at birth

There are two groups for this research study: Group 1 • Infants less than 30 days old • Have a diagnosis of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy • Are receiving cooling therapy (hypothermia) • Already having a brain scan (MRI) as part of normal medical care Group 2 • Children who are 18 months - 7 years • Have a diagnosis of Dystonia • Already having a brain scan (MRI) as part of normal medical care The purpose of this research study is to gain information that will be used to help predict which children with low oxygen levels and brain injury at birth may go on to develop dystonia. This could allow for earlier treatments for at-risk children that could help improve their long-term development. This research study will add specialized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images to the clinical MRI that babies are already receiving to get more information on their brain networks.

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Full Study Name: HEAD Study - Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Acquired Dystonia