"Eye Protection After Mydriatic Use for ROP Screening: Impact on Vitals Signs and Pain Scores"

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Conditions studied: Light Sensitivity

In brief

Pupillary dilation induced by mydriatic agents during Retinopathy of Prematurity exams can persist for hours. Despite regular use of eye protection for mydriatic-induced light sensitivity for infants, children and adults, eye protection after mydriasis has not been addressed in neonates. This study examines the use of eye patches to protect the dilated pupil from light exposure and their impact on vital signs and pain scores. prevents tachycardia, tachypnea and discomfort in neonates after ROP screening.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01860534

Run by

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

People needed

28

Starts

2011-07-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-01-14

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All infants with gestational age at birth of 30 weeks or less or with birth weight less than 1500g undergoing their first ROP exam in the Infant Special Care Unit (ISCU) at UTMB.

You may not qualify if…

• Infants were excluded if they had any congenital malformation or syndrome; a history of eye surgery or were receiving inotropics medications.

Where it is running

• University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston, Texas, United States

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