Erythropoietin and Early Iron Supplement and Retinopathy of Prematurity

June 19, 2006 updated by: Sheba Medical Center

The Possible Influence of Erythropoietin and Early Iron Supplements on the Prevalence and Severity of Retinopathy of Prematurity and Other Short Term Outcome of Prematurity

To evaluate the possibility that erythropoietin with early iron supplementation may induce retinopathy of prematurity or worsen this disease. In addition risk factors for the development of ROP will be checked.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

400

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Ramat-Gan, Israel, 52621
        • Recruiting
        • Neonatal Department, Sheba Medical Center
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
          • Irit Eisen, MD
          • Phone Number: 2227 972-3-5303030
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Irit Eisen, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Robi Chaviv, med. student

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 weeks to 3 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • all premature infants with birth weight of 1250 grams or less

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jacob Kuint, MD, Sheba medical center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2006

Study Completion

December 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 19, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 19, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

June 20, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 20, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 19, 2006

Last Verified

June 1, 2006

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-06-4128-JK-CTIL

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