Clonidine as Pain Relief During ROP Eye Examinations

Summary

Preterm infants are at risk of developing ROP (retinopathy of prematurity), an eye condition that can cause blindness. Preterm infants born before gestation week (GA) 30 are therefor screened regularly with eye examinations. These eye examinations are painful and despite a lot of research no clear method of pain relief have been found. Since pain in the preterm infant can lead to both short- and longterm negative consequences an effective pain relief during these examinations are of importance. In this study we will investigate if Clonidine can be effective as pain-relief during ROP eye examinations.

Timeline

Start

2022-04-25

Primary completion

2024-12-31

Completion

2024-12-31

Publications

• Carlsen Misic M, Eriksson M, Normann E, Pettersson M, Blomqvist Y, Olsson E. Clonidine as analgesia during retinopathy of prematurity screening in preterm infants (cloROP): protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2022 Sep 22;12(9):e064251. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064251.

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