Using Ultrasound to Monitor Brain Blood Flow in Critically Ill Kids
Brain Blood Flow and Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring in Critically Ill Children
Recruiting
Observational Study
Critical Illness
Pediatric Critical Illness
Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cardiac Arrest
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 1 Day – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 125 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for critically ill children who are in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Participants will undergo a painless ultrasound test to measure blood flow in the brain and will be observed for a few days.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a parent or guardian who can give consent in English.
- I am on a ventilator.
- I have a catheter in an artery.
- I am currently in the PICU.
- I am between 1 day and 17.5 years old.
You may not be able to join if
- I have something in my head that prevents safe use of the ultrasound probe.
- I have chronic high blood pressure.
- My FSS score is greater than 16.
- I have a tracheostomy.
- Dr. Talal Al Hendawi or Dr. Neil Munjal are not available for my scan.
- I am not suitable for the study for any other reason determined by the doctors.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study uses a non-invasive (external) ultrasound test called Transcranial Doppler (TCD) to measure how blood flows through the major arteries of the brain of children receiving care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). TCD is already used for clinical reasons in many children, but it is not part of routine monitoring for every critically ill child. By using TCD, the investigators hope …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Has at least one Parent or Legal Guardian who is willing and able to provide informed consent in English
* Mechanically ventilated (Endotracheal tube)
* Indwelling arterial catheter
* Current patient in the American Family Children's Hospital PICU.
* 1 day to 17.5 years of age…
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