Severity of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Neurological Pupil Index in Neonates (NCT07024771)
A Study On Association Between Neurological Pupil Index and Clinical Severity of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy In Neonates Admitted To Neonatal Neurocritical Care Unit
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn if the reactivity of a newborn's eye to light (measured as an index, using a new device -pupillometer) reflect the health of their brain recovering from disruption of blood/oxygen supply during birth (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy-HIE). The main questions it aims to answer are: * With a decreasing reactivity index, does the chance of an abnormal electrical function of brain (noted by electroencephalography (EEG)) increase? * With a decreasing reactivity index, do the odds of an indicator of severe impact on brain health (abnormal brain imaging, seizures, feeding difficulty) increase? Participants will undergo eye examination using the pupillometer instead of the regular penlight, as part of their routine neurological examination. This will not change the way in which the newborn is being treated and managed medically.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: Not specified to 6 Hours
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (587) 893-0700
Email: Khorshid.Mohammad@albertahealthservices.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.