๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-02-12

Predicting Diabetic Retinopathy From Risk Factor Data and Digital Retinal Images (NCT03694145)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The objective of this study is to compare the results of a deep learning approach to diabetic retinopathy assessment with results from (1) an in-person examination with an ophthalmologist, and (2) the assessments of optometrists involved in a teleretinal screening program.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Los Angeles Department of Public Health โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • In-Person Eye Examination (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Los Angeles Department of Public Health โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • University of California - Los Angeles โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—