Transcranial Sonographic Evaluation of Preterm Neonates Presenting With Seizures and Its Association With IA

N/AActive Not RecruitingNCT07051382

Superior University122 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to evaluate preterm neonates presenting with seizures using transcranial sonography (cranial ultrasound) to detect intracranial abnormalities.

To determine the prevalence and types of intracranial abnormalities detected by transcranial sonography in preterm neonates who present with seizures, and to analyze the association between these findings and clinical outcomes.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

122

Conditions

Intracranial Abscess

Interventions

Transcranial Sonographic Examination (Cranial Ultrasound)DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

No evidence of intracranial abnormalities such as intraventricular hemorrhage, germinal matrix hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia, hydrocephalus, or infarction. Brain structures were assessed to be age-appropriate for gestational development.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 WeekMax age: 20 Weeks

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders during neonatal period i.e. up to 28 days of postnatal life. * Seizures having any birth weight and gestational age.3.6.2 Exclusion Criteria: * Preterm with Congenital spinal anomalies causing seizures such as spina-bifida, scoliosisetc. * Extra-cranial anomalies causing seizures such as arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or metabolic diseases.

Locations (1)

Mohmand medical complex hospital

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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Time frame: 12 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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