Analysis of Correlation of Amplitude-Integrated EEG and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm Infants

August 6, 2008 updated by: Medical University of Vienna

Analysis of Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography and Its Predictive Value for Neurodevelopmental Outcome in Preterm Infants Born Below 30 Weeks Gestational Age

The study included analysis of longitudinal recordings of amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) tracings on a weekly basis in preterm infants and evaluation of their neurodevelopmental outcome at the age of three years.

Aim of the study was to observe if there is a correlation of the aEEG tracings of the first weeks of life to later neurodevelopmental outcome and to evaluate if aEEG can be used as prognostic tool.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

From the first week of life on aEEG-recordings were obtained on a weekly basis and the results of the first eight weeks of life were analyzed for this study.

aEEG-tracings were analyzed with regard to background activity (percentages of continuous and discontinuous patterns), the presence/absence of sleep-wake-cycles and the occurrence of seizure activity. These items where summed up in a score including three grades (normal, moderately and severely abnormal).

The aEEG was recorded as a single channel EEG from biparietal surface disk electrodes using a CFM (CFM 5330, Lectromed Devices Ltd., UK) or the CFM 6000 (Olympic Medical, USA). Assessment of neurodevelopmental outcome was done at three years of age by assessment of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development II (BSID-II) During the study period from January 1st 2000, and December 31st 2002 a total of 284 preterm infants less than 30 weeks´ gestational age were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of the Medical University of Vienna. Neurodevelopmental outcome could be obtained in 148/284 infants at the age of three years and these infants therefore fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this study

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

284

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Austria
      • Vienna, Austria, 1090
        • Medical University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 months to 6 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

inclusion of all preterm infants born below 30 weeks gestational age within the study period at medical university vienna

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • gestational age < 30 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  • brain malformation
  • inborn error of metabolism

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
all infants born below 30 weeks gestational age at the medical university vienna within the study period (01/2000 - 12/2002)
Device: aEEG recording
weekly recordings with aEEG
Other Names:
  • 1 - all infants < 30 weeks gestational age

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
amplitude-integrated electroencephalography tracings of the first weeks of life; obtained on a weekly basis
Time Frame: 8-12 weeks
8-12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
neurodevelopmental outcome at the age of three years assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant Development
Time Frame: three years
three years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Medical University of Vienna

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Arnold Pollak, MD, PhD, Medical University Vienna, Head of Department of Pediatrics

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2002

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 31, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 5, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

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Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Klebermass_01

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