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ReviewDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft2018

[Review of clinical trials in retinopathy of prematurity : Current state and future perspectives].

Andreas Stahl

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Review in Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. VEGFR1 signaling in retinal angiogenesis and microinflammation.Progress in retinal and eye research · 2021
    Review
  3. Bioactive lipids and pathological retinal angiogenesis.British journal of pharmacology · 2019
    Review
4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Andreas StahlKlinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Killianstraße 5, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland. andreas.stahl@uniklinik-freiburg.de.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has gained a new dynamic since the introduction of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. This review summarizes clinical trial data in order to aid informed decision-making.

methodsIn this article, pivotal clinical trials are summarized and discussed with regard to their implications for ROP therapy.

resultsThe longest follow-up phase exists for children treated in the CRYO-ROP study, which used retinal cryocoagulation to treat ROP. Based on results of the ETROP study and others, retinal laser therapy has replaced cryotherapy as standard of care. For anti-VEGF treatment, three controlled clinical trials exist to date: BEAT-ROP, CARE-ROP, and the PEDIG study. Combined, these studies demonstrate efficacy of anti-VEGF in treating acute ROP. However, they also emphasize the risk of (late) recurrences and the largely unsolved questions regarding choice of drug and dose as well as long-term safety.

conclusionTreatment of ROP remains a highly individual decision in which many variables need to be considered. The data discussed in this article can help in decision-making and emphasize the unique characteristics of the available therapeutic approaches, in particular regarding postoperative follow-up.

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Retinopathy of PrematurityAngiogenesis InhibitorsBevacizumabChildClinical Trials as TopicHumansInfant, NewbornIntravitreal InjectionsVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AAngiogenesis InhibitorsBevacizumabVascular Endothelial Growth Factor ABevacizumabLaser coagulationRanibizumabRetinopathy of prematurityVascular endothelial growth factor

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