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Gan, KML; Oei, JL; Quah-Smith, I; Kamar, AA; Lordudass, AAD; Liem, KD; Lindrea, KB; Daly, M; Gaunker, N; Mangat, AK; Yaskina, M; Schmölzer, GM.
Magnetic Non-invasive Auricular Acupuncture During Eye-Exam for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial.
Front Pediatr. 2020; 8:615008-615008 Doi: 10.3389/fped.2020.615008 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Abstract:: Background: Eye exam for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a painful procedure and pharmacological analgesia might be ineffective. We hypothesized that magnetic auricular acupuncture (MAA) compared to placebo will decrease pain during ROP exam in preterm infants. Methods: Multicentre randomized controlled trial conducted in three hospitals (Australia, Canada, and Malaysia). Eligibility: >32 weeks, ROP exam, not sedated, and parental consent. A total of 100 infants were randomized (1:1) to MAA (n = 50) or placebo (n = 50). MAA stickers or placebo were placed on both ears by an unblinded investigator. Pain was assessed using the Premature Infant Pain Profile. Primary analyses were by intention-to-treat. ClinicalTrials.gov:NCT03650621. Findings: The mean (standard deviation, SD) gestation, birthweight, and postnatal age were (MAA 28(3) vs. placebo 28(2) weeks; MAA 1,057(455) vs. placebo 952(273) g; MAA 7(3) vs. placebo 7(3) weeks. Placebo infants had significantly higher PIPP scores during [mean difference 1.6 points (95%CI 0.1-3.1)] and 1 h mean difference 1.5 points (95%CI 0.7-2.2) after the procedure (p < 0.03). Heart rate was lower (173(22) vs. 184(18)/min) and oxygen saturations were higher (93.8(6.2) vs. 91.7(6.1)%, p = 0.05) in MAA infants. No adverse effects. Interpretation: MAA may reduce physiological pain responses during and after ROP exam in preterm infants. Assessment of long-term effects are warranted. Clinical trial registration: www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT03650621. Copyright © 2020 Gan, Oei, Quah-Smith, Kamar, Lordudass, Liem, Lindrea, Daly, Gaunker, Mangat, Yaskina and Schmölzer.
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