Measuring Brain Activity of School Age Children

NCT ID: NCT03407729

Last Updated: 2022-10-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

21 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-06-08

Study Completion Date

2020-02-17

Brief Summary

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This observational study will investigate whether differences in birth events and oxygen levels during the newborn period affects the brain activity of children during the middle childhood years.

Detailed Description

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The investigators will conduct an observational study comparing two groups of children to determine whether differences in birth events and oxygen levels during the newborn period lead to structural and functional impairment within the brain's dopaminergic pathways and the cortical regions innervated by those pathways. The dopaminergic system is involved in modulating motor control and cognitive function.

Using magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging, structural integrity of dopaminergic circuits will be quantified and compared in post-hypoxic former preterm children versus healthy control children born at term closely matched by age/sex/race.

Functional activity during executive function tasks will be quantified and compared in post-hypoxic former preterm children versus healthy control children born at term using functional magnetic resonance imaging-blood oxygen level dependent (fMRI-BOLD). Assessment of motor function (grooved pegboard task) will also be performed.

Conditions

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Perinatal Hypoxia Dopamine Neurobehavioral Manifestations

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Post-hypoxic former preterm

Born in the years 2005-2009 with birth gestational age between 23-28 weeks and birth weight appropriate for gestational age (AGA). Part of a research cohort with available oxygen saturation level data recorded continuously from the first day of life to 8 weeks postnatal age (n=11).Children will undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cognitive Performance Testing.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Intervention Type OTHER

MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain while the person's head is positioned inside a round tunnel.

Cognitive Performance Testing

Intervention Type OTHER

For the Grooved Pegboard task: After the MRI scan, children will be timed as they place pegs into holes with randomly positioned slots.

Healthy term-born children

Born in the years 2005-2009 with birth gestational age ≥ 38 weeks gestation and birth weight appropriate for term gestation (n=10) matched by age/sex/race to participating cohort children with no history of respiratory difficulty suggesting hypoxic exposure. Children will undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cognitive Performance Testing.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Intervention Type OTHER

MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain while the person's head is positioned inside a round tunnel.

Cognitive Performance Testing

Intervention Type OTHER

For the Grooved Pegboard task: After the MRI scan, children will be timed as they place pegs into holes with randomly positioned slots.

Interventions

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the brain while the person's head is positioned inside a round tunnel.

Intervention Type OTHER

Cognitive Performance Testing

For the Grooved Pegboard task: After the MRI scan, children will be timed as they place pegs into holes with randomly positioned slots.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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T-1 MPRAGE fMRI-BOLD Grooved pegboard task

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. For Study Group Children: Birth gestational age between 23-28 weeks and birth weight appropriate for gestational age (AGA) with available oxygen saturation level data recorded continuously from the first day of life to 8 weeks postnatal age (n=11)
2. For Healthy Control Children: Birth gestational age ≥ 38 weeks gestation and birth weight appropriate for term gestation (n=10) matched by age/sex/race to participating cohort children.
3. Born in years 2005-2009 (age range will be 8-15 years during the funding period)
4. Ability of the child to provide assent, with the parent/legal guardian able to provide written informed consent for study procedures.
5. Sensory and motor capability to complete study tasks (i.e. Grooved Pegboard test). Mental Development index must be \> 80 at 2-year-old follow-up for preterm cohort.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Past history of concussion requiring medical treatment to avoid confounding of MRI data
2. Current diagnosis of autism.
3. Child who suffers from claustrophobia (per parent report).
4. Unable to participate in neuroimaging due to claustrophobia, or medical contraindication to MRI including any implanted medical device, dental braces, surgical clips for aneurysms in the head, heart valve prostheses, electrodes or other metallic objects, pregnancy.
5. Healthy control children who were treated in the Neonatal ICU in the newborn period for breathing difficulties.
6. Healthy control children who were hospitalized for breathing problems in the first 3 months of infancy.
Minimum Eligible Age

8 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

15 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Case Western Reserve University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michael J. Decker

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Michael J Decker, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Case Western Reserve University

Locations

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Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

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Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Other Identifiers

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05-17-23

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

12266077

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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