Improving early detection of cerebral palsy in infants in Ireland

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project focuses on enhancing the early detection of cerebral palsy (CP) in high-risk infants in Ireland. By implementing an evidence-based follow-up approach, the study aims to identify CP and related neurodevelopmental impairments earlier than the typical diagnosis age of 24 to 29 months. The initiative targets preterm infants and those with neurological risk factors, leveraging the critical window of brain plasticity in early childhood for effective intervention. The study will involve collaboration among several maternity hospitals to ensure comprehensive data collection and analysis.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Legal guardians must be able and willing to give written informed consent and to comply with the requirements of this study protocol.
* All infants considered high risk for cerebral palsy and neuro-developmental impairment will be eligible, specifically including:

  * All preterm infants born ≤32 weeks Post Menstrual Age or ≤1500 gm birth weight
  * All encephalopathic infants
  * Neurological risk factors (e.g., injury/malformation on neuroimaging, persistently abnormal neurological exam)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Death prior to discharge from the neonatal unit.

Where it's running

• Cork University Maternity Hospital
  Cork, Ireland Recruiting
• Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital
  Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
• National Maternity Hospital
  Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
• The Rotunda Hospital
  Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
• University Maternity Hospital Limerick
  Limerick, Ireland Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brian H Walsh — University College Cork
• Study coordinator: Brian H Walsh
• Email: brianhenry.walsh@ucc.ie
• Phone: 021 42020529

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.