Magnetic Non-invasive Auricular Acupuncture During Eye-Exam for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants: A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Kimberly M. L. Gan (Author), Ju-Lee Oei (Author), Im Quah-Smith (Author), Azanna A. Kamar (Author), Alexis A. D. Lordudass (Author), Kian D. Liem (Author), Kwee Bee Lindrea (Author), Mary Daly (Author), Nilima Gaunker (Author), Avneet K. Mangat (Author), Maryna Yaskina (Author), Georg M. Schmölzer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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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 con...