Analyzing clinical and genetic factors in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Clinical and Genetic Analysis of Retinopathy of Prematurity

Observational Oregon Health and Science University · NCT04420156

This study is trying to see if combining clinical and genetic information can help improve the care and diagnosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity in low birth weight infants using artificial intelligence.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 1 Year
SexAll
SponsorOregon Health and Science University Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Palo Alto, California and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04420156 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a condition affecting the retinas of low birth weight infants. It aims to combine clinical and genetic data to enhance understanding and management of ROP through artificial intelligence and analytics. Participants will be recruited from neonatal intensive care units across five collaborating institutions, where they will undergo routine ROP screening and have retinal images collected for analysis. The study seeks to develop a quantitative framework for ROP care and evaluate the accuracy of AI systems in diagnosing and screening this condition.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized infants in NICUs who require ROP screening examinations.

Not a fit: Patients with structural ocular anomalies or those deemed unstable for examination by their neonatologist may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and management of Retinopathy of Prematurity, potentially reducing childhood blindness.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for medical diagnostics, suggesting potential success for this approach in ROP.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All infants hospitalized at participating Neonatal Intensive Care Units will be eligible for the study if they meet plublished criteria for requiring ROP screening examination, or if they are transferred to the study center for specialized ophthalmic care. These eligibility criteria are identical at each study center, and match what is done in standard clinical practice according to national guidelines published jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American Associatioin for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAP-AAO, Pediatrics, 2013).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients will be excluded if they have structural ocular anomalies, or if they are considered unstable for examintion by their attending neonatologist.

Where this trial is running

Palo Alto, California and 4 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Retinopathy of Prematurityophthalmologyneonatologyprematurity
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.