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NCT Number: NCT07051382

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Intracranial Abscess

Age range

1 week–20 week

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Mohmand medical complex hospital

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Self Administred Questioner

    Time frame: 12 Months

    Self Administred Questioner for taking the data and values

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 4, 2025

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