50
Participants
Start Date
October 1, 2025
Primary Completion Date
October 1, 2026
Study Completion Date
May 1, 2027
Fentanyl Citrate (Intranasal)
Fentanyl citrate will be administered intranasally at a dose of 2 mcg/kg via a mucosal atomization device, 5 minutes prior to ROP screening. Used in conjunction with standard non-pharmacologic comfort strategies.
Normal Saline (Placebo, Intranasal)
An equivalent volume of intranasal normal saline will be administered using a mucosal atomization device, 5 minutes prior to ROP screening.
Lead Sponsor
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
OTHER_GOV
IWK Health Centre
OTHER