Long-term outcomes for premature infants with brain hemorrhage
Longterm Outcome of Children With Neonatal Intra-Ventricular or Intra-Cranial Hemorrhage (IVH, ICH)
This study looks at how premature babies who had brain bleeding do over the long term in terms of their thinking, movement, and daily skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Hour to 3 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Laniado Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Netanya, Israel) |
| Trial ID | NCT03019692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to retrospectively analyze the long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of premature infants who experienced intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). By reviewing clinical and radiological data from infants treated at Laniado Hospital, the study will assess the need for surgical interventions and evaluate cognitive, motor, and functional outcomes. The research will focus on correlating the severity of hemorrhage with developmental outcomes, providing insights into the impact of lower-grade IVH and non-traumatic ICH. Follow-up will be conducted based on clinical indications without additional studies specifically for the research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include newborns or premature infants who have suffered from IVH or ICH and are being followed in the neurosurgical clinic at Laniado Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who have lost follow-up within the first year after birth may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term developmental needs of premature infants affected by brain hemorrhages, guiding future interventions.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on IVH and ICH exist, this specific focus on lower-grade IVH and its neurodevelopmental impact is less explored, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: newborns or premature babies who suffered intra-cranial or intra-ventricular hemorrhage children who are followed by PI in the neurosurgical clinic in Laniado hospital and suffered from ICH or IVH and were treated elsewhere after birth - Exclusion Criteria: loss to followup within the first year after birth \-
Where this trial is running
Netanya, Israel
- Sharon Nechama, Laniado Hospital — Netanya, Israel, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liana Adani Beni, Md
- Email: DRLIANA.PEDNS@GMAIL.COM
- Phone: 97298609336
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.