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Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity (CRYO-ROP) - Outcome Study of Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity

Launched by NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) · Sep 23, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

ROP is a disease of the eyes of prematurely born infants in which the retinal blood vessels increase in number and branch excessively, sometimes leading to hemorrhage or scarring. Before the establishment of this study in 1985, more than 500 infants annually were blinded by ROP in the United States alone.

More than 30 years ago, the National Institutes of Health sponsored a clinical trial that showed that if premature babies are given oxygen only as needed, the number of infants who develop ROP drops dramatically. Subsequently, hospitals cut back on giving excessive oxygen routinely to pre...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Premature infants of either gender who were eligible for the natural history study had weighed less than 1,251 grams at birth and had survived the first 28 days of life. They had no major ocular or systemic congenital anomalies. Infants who met these criteria and also had a threshold level of ROP (defined as stage 3+ of the International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity occupying five or more contiguous or eight cumulative 30 degree sectors \[clock hours\] of stage 3 ROP in zone I or II in the presence of plus disease) could be referred for examination to determine eligibility for entry to the cryotherapy trial.

About National Eye Institute (Nei)

The National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is dedicated to conducting and supporting innovative research to understand, prevent, and treat eye diseases and vision disorders. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NEI aims to advance knowledge in ocular health through rigorous scientific inquiry and collaboration with researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions. By fostering the development of new therapies and technologies, NEI plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by visual impairments and eye conditions.

Locations

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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