The treatment of severe forms of retinopathy of prematurity

Laser versus avastin in the treatment of aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2015110818966N4

Enrollment

Registered

2015-12-21

Start date

2006-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Retinopathy of prematurity. Retinopathy of prematurity

Interventions

Intervention consists in 2 different methods: indirect laser photocoagulation of the retina and intravitreal injeciton of avastin. Laser treatment was performed under sedation and analgezia, all the

Treatment - Other

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

1 Months to 2 Months

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity treated by laser photocoagulation or by avastin intravitreal injections. Exclusion criteria: classic forms of retinopathy of prematurity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Regression of retinopathy of prematurity. Timepoint: 2 weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: Indirect ophthalmoscopy.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The condition of the retina. Timepoint: 6 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Indirect ophthalmoscopy.	—

Countries

Romania

Contacts

Public ContactNicoara Simona Delia

"Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy

stalu@umfcluj.ro0040264597256

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026