Can a simple eye scan reveal hidden vision risks in preemies?
NCT ID NCT07586683
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to look at blood vessel development in the retinas of children born very prematurely (at or before 28 weeks) compared to those born full-term. The goal is to see if premature birth and related lung problems affect eye blood vessels, which might explain vision issues later in life. About 56 children aged 5 to 15 will participate, and the scan is quick, painless, and requires no injections.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 56 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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5 to 15 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Preterm group: Any child aged 5 to 15 years born at or before 28 weeks' gestation (with or without bronchopulmonary dysplasia), followed or not at CHIC. -Control group: Any child aged 5 to 15 years born at or after 38 weeks' gestation, attending ophthalmology consultations at CHIC. * Agreement to participate in the study protocol * Child living near CHI Créteil * Enrolled in a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Neurobehavioral disorders or psychomotor delay preventing the examination from being performed * Presence of ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) involving zone I or having received intravitreal injections (IVT) of anti-VEGF (as this may directly alter OCT-A parameters) * Pre-existing retinal disease: macular scar of any cause, retinal vascular abnormalities such as sickle cell disease or diabetes * Pre-existing optic nerve diseases: glaucoma, coloboma, tumors * Chronic respiratory diseases other than BPD (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) (i.e., not associated with prematurity): cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, etc. * General condition unrelated to prematurity that may have a retinal impact: for example respiratory diseases other than BPD * Participation in an interventional ophthalmology study * History of febrile seizures in infancy or epilepsy contraindicating the use of eye drops
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
Créteil, 94000, France
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