Cerebral Blood Flow in Term and Preterm Neonates Using Doppler Ultrasonography
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
This study aims to evaluate cerebral blood flow in stable term and preterm newborns using Doppler ultrasonography. By measuring and comparing PSV, EDV, RI, and PI in the main brain arteries, the study seeks to identify normal physiological differences in cerebral perfusion across different gestational ages. The main goal is to establish reference values that can guide clinical monitoring, allow early detection of blood flow problems, and improve neuroprotective care in newborns.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Resistive Index (RI) — Baseline
RI = (PSV - EDV)/PSV, indicates downstream resistance and the flexibility of cerebral vessels - Pulsatility Index (PI) — Baseline
quantifies the shape of the blood flow waveform, reflecting how much the flow changes throughout the cardiac cycle. - Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) — Baseline
represents blood flow during systole and reflects cardiac output - End-Diastolic Velocity (EDV) — Baseline
EDV reflects diastolic flow and the resistance in the vessels
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assiut university | Asyut | Egypt |
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