Nasal midazolam to ease stress and pain in premature infants during eye exams
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called midazolam, given as nose drops, helps reduce stress and pain in premature babies during the routine eye exam for retinopathy of prematurity (an eye problem in premature babies). If your baby is eligible, they may receive this medicine during the exam to make it more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born before 32 weeks of pregnancy and/or weigh less than 1500 grams (about 3 pounds 5 ounces) at birth.
- Your baby must be scheduled for the routine eye exam to check for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which is a condition that can affect premature babies' eyes.
- You or the legal guardian must give permission for your baby to take part in the study.
- Your baby must be medically stable (no breathing problems or unstable heart condition) and have no birth defects.
- Your baby must not be receiving other pain-relieving or sedative medications for other reasons.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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