Registry for infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity in Europe
Official title: European Disease Registry on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Run by University Medicine Greifswald · NCT04939571 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information about infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity across Europe to better understand how the condition varies and how it's treated.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Medicine Greifswald Academic / other |
| Locations | 59 sites (Salzburg and 58 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 6, 2021 |
| Main results expected | August 2038 |
| Study ends | August 2039 |
| Registry record updated | January 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT04939571 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are infants diagnosed with ROP requiring treatment as per national guidelines.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose parents or legal guardians do not consent to the documentation and storage of personal data will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The EU-ROP registry is a multicenter observational study across Europe aimed at collecting clinical data on infants treated for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This registry will gather information on the clinical features, treatment patterns, and long-term outcomes of ROP in various European countries without any specific interventions. The study seeks to document the natural history of the disease and variations in its presentation among different populations. By compiling this data, the registry aims to enhance understanding and management of ROP.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could improve the understanding of ROP and inform better treatment strategies for affected infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational registries have successfully contributed to the understanding of similar conditions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ROP requiring treatment according to the respective national ROP screening and treatment guidelines Exclusion Criteria: * Denial or absence of consent for documentation and electronic storage of personal data by parents or legal guardians
Where it's running
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University Eye Hospital Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria Recruiting -
University Hospital Saint George
Plovdiv, Bulgaria Recruiting -
Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital
Sofia, Bulgaria Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Alexandrovska
Sofia, Bulgaria Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Tartu
Tartu, Estonia Recruiting -
Hospital Rothschild
Paris, France Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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University Eye Hospital
Aachen, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Helios
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Vivantes
Berlin, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Bonn
Bonn, Germany Recruiting -
Braunschweig Muncipal Hospital
Braunschweig, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Chemnitz, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Cologne, Germany Recruiting -
Carl-Thiem University Hospital Cottbus
Cottbus, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Düsseldorf, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Fulda
Fulda, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Gießen
Giessen, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Göttingen, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Greifswald, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Hamburg, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Hannover
Hanover, Germany Recruiting -
Facharztpraxis für Augenheilkunde
Ludwigshafen, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Lübeck, Germany Recruiting -
Augenzentrum am St. Franziskus-Hospital
Münster, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Münster, Germany Recruiting -
Nuremberg South Hospital
Nuremberg, Germany Recruiting -
Ernst-von-Bergmann Hospital
Potsdam, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Regensburg, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital
Tübingen, Germany Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Ulm
Ulm, Germany Recruiting -
P&A Kyriakou Athens Children Hospital
Athens, Greece Recruiting -
Department of Ophthalmology University Hospital of Larissa
Larissa, Greece Recruiting -
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece Recruiting -
University Clinical Center of Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo Recruiting -
Medical University of Bialystok Children's Clinical Hospital
Bialystok, Poland Recruiting -
University Hospital in Bydgoszcz
Bydgoszcz, Poland Recruiting -
University Hospital in Zabrze Silesia
Katowice, Poland Recruiting -
Prof. Dr. Stanislaw Popowski Regional Specialized Children's Hospital
Olsztyn, Poland Recruiting -
University of Medical Sciences Poznan
Poznan, Poland Recruiting -
Children's Memorial Health Institute Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland Recruiting -
Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina
Málaga, Spain Recruiting -
University and Polytechnic Hospital La Fe
Valencia, Spain Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Genève
Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Cukurova
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Etlik Zübeyde Hanim Women's Health Education and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Hacettepe University Children's Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Ankara
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Baskent
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
University Eye Hospital Gazi
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
+9 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andreas Stahl, Professor — Department of Ophthalmology, University Medicine Greifswald
- Study coordinator: Andreas Stahl, Professor
- Email: andreas.stahl@med.uni-greifswald.de
- Phone: +49 3834 86
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.