Nose spray medicine for pain during eye exams in preemies
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision, Genetic & congenital, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) to help reduce pain and discomfort in premature babies who need eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity (a condition that can affect vision). The goal is to see if the spray works better than the usual care for calming babies during the exam.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 31 weeks of pregnancy, or weighed less than 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds) at birth.
- You (the parent or guardian) must sign a consent form agreeing to let your baby participate.
- Your baby is not on a breathing machine (ventilator) right now.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or genetic conditions.
- Your baby has not received any sedative (calming) medicine in the last 5 days.
- The eye exam is for routine retinopathy of prematurity screening, not for another reason.
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