Pre-Term
Conditions
Keywords
opthalmology, neonatal, premature
Brief summary
ROP is a preventable cause of blindness in premature infants. It is routinely screened for by using an indirect ophthalmoscope, a scleral depressor, and a condensing lens. This method of screening can cause significant cardiorespiratory distress to infants. A new camera (Optos California) has recently been used to image infants with different severities of ROP. The Optos California is capable of capturing up to 200 degrees of retina in a single image without contact with the eye. The non eye contact nature of the Optos California may cause less distress to infants who are due a ROP screening examination. The present study is to compare the impact of ROP screening examination between the Optos retinal camera and conventional binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy using cardiorespiratory indices (such as heart rate, oxygen saturations, blood pressure, and respiratory rate) as a measure of distress.
Detailed description
This is a pilot prospective randomised study. As part of the routine clinical care at RDH, all premature infants eligible for ROP screening as stated by the UK ROP screening guidelines will undergo the gold standard screening examination by a Consultant Ophthalmologist. Each infant eligible for ROP screening will be routinely scheduled for several ROP screening examinations prior to discharge from the neonatal unit. For each infant who is eligible and whose parent(s) or legal guardian have agreed for them to be enrolled in the study, two additional procedures to the gold standard examination with the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope (as stated above) will be carried out at each of its routinely scheduled ROP screening examination. The first additional procedure will be the acquisition of images of both fundi by Ophthalmology Specialty Registrar with the Optos ultra-widefield retinal-imaging device. Cardiorespiratory indices will be collected at different time points of the Optos retinal imaging procedure. The second additional procedure will be the collection of cardiorespiratory indices (including the heart rate,respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, and blood pressure) by the paediatric research nurse at the time of the gold standard examination with the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The equipment used will be the same as those used to measure the cardiorespiratory indices during different time points of the Optos ultra-widefield retinal imaging procedure (see above).
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTOptos ultra-widefield retinal imaging (Optos California)
retinal imaging device
Sponsors
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Each premature infant recruited into the study will undergo retinal imaging with the Optos ultra-widefield retinal imaging device as well as the gold standard method of examination with the binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. The order of the procedures to be carried out in each infant will be determined by randomisation via sealed envelopes prepared remotely by a member of the pilot team not involved in the recruitment of patients or their screenings.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Infants eligible for routine ROP screening using UK ROP screening guidelines (Any infant born at or before 32 weeks gestation and/or weigh 1500 grams or less). * Infants with parents who have conversational English and who can give written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Infants not eligible for routine ROP screening under UK ROP screening guidelines. * Infants who are deemed not well enough by a consultant neonatologist (SO) for retinal examination or retinal imaging. * Any premature infant with media opacities that prevents adequate visualisation of the retina. * Inability of the parents to understand verbal and written English.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure (BP) | Baseline to 10 minutes following completion of both interventions | Blood pressure (BP) |
| Number of infants that develop bradycardia | Baseline to 10 minutes following completion of both interventions | Defined as less than 100 beats per minute |
| Oxygen saturation | Baseline to 10 minutes following completion of both interventions | Number of infants who develop oxygen saturations below 85% |
| Development of respiratory distress | Baseline to 10 minutes following completion of both interventions | Number of infacnts who develop respiratory distress, defined as respiratory rate less than 30 breaths per minute |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Determine and compare time taken to perform interventions | During intervention | Time of each intervention recorded |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed