Feasibility Study: MRI on 6 Months, 1 Year, and 2 Years Old Children Without Sedation

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute23 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to perform brain scans using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrument on children aged 6 months up to 5 year old children. This procedure is usually done with sedation but the study will see if it can be done without sedation.

MRI examination of term infants without sedation at a later age (than newborn) can be feasible.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Healthy

Interventions

MRI without sedationOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 MonthsMax age: 5 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Term born * Mother is 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Any previous or current neurological illness or other serious medical conditions * Any conditions deemed by the investigators that are not suited for a MRI scan.

Locations (1)

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of participants that can perform an MRI exam without sedation

Perform MRI exam without sedation at a later age than newborn

Time frame: From the time of the start of the MRI until the end of the MRI exam (~2 hours)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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